What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Center Worker position at Liberty 53 School District?
Distribution Center Worker (Full Time)
Purpose Statement
The job of Distribution Center Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities for pulling and loading orders for delivery; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and maintaining an organized layout and safe work environment.
Anticiapated Start Date: July 1, 2026
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options
- 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
- Generous paid time off policy
- Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)
*Benefits overview is published on our website: LPS Benefits Overview
Pay
$21.07 - $26.45 per hour (based on relevant work experience)
Essential Functions
- Delivers a variety of items (e.g. envelopes/mail, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of distributing items to assigned locations and/or individuals.
- Loads and unloads deliveries for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.
- Loads delivery vehicles for the purpose of ensuring that all items and supplies are properly secured.
- Maintains a clean and organized warehouse for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary work area.
- Maintains a physical inventory for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
- Maintains delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.
- Maintains manual and electronic files and records (e.g. loss, expenditures, history of utilization, schedules, calendars, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information.
- Prepares letters, packages, etc. for the purpose of ensuring items are packaged properly in accordance with shipping regulations.
- Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements of district staff.
- Receives and inspects stock and non-stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.
- Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g. overages, shortages, duplicate deliveries, etc.) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors.
- Responds to inquiries from staff and vendors for the purpose of providing requested information and/or referring to appropriate resources.
Other Functions
- Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures; and materials handling procedures.
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in warehouse/delivery activities; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is
required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services. Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience: Job related experience is desired.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
Required Testing Certificates and Licenses
Drug Screen Class E Driver's License (required within first 90 days of
Essential Function Test employment)
Physical Exam Forklift Certification (required within first 90 days of
employment)
Continuing Educ./Training Clearances
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
Must be at least 18 years old
FLSA Status Approval Date Pay Grade
Non Exempt 05/01/2026 See Classified Salary
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