Distribution Worker - Food and Nutrition 9.75 - 26/27 School Year

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years. 

Job Summary:

To receive, store, load and deliver food products and equipment and to maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe and operational condition.

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work in Food and Nutrition.  Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Check in-coming and out-going products for accuracy and damage
• Effectively manage stock rotation practicing first in, first out inventory principles
• Load food and supply items at warehouse; deliver and unload in proper locations at central, cooking and elementary kitchens as directed by site managers
• Deliver prepared food products and other supplies to elementary kitchens from central kitchens
• Fill cafeteria food and equipment orders
• Transport outgoing and incoming mail between office and school sites
• Prepare large equipment for delivery to schools and assist in delivery as needed
• Keep dry storage, freezer and cooler clean and organized in order to meet Federal, State and County Health Department standards
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections to ensure compliance with DOT regulations
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools 

Required Qualifications: 

• Warehouse experience, preferable in food service policies and procedures, with knowledge and experience in handling dry, frozen and refrigerated products 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent 
• Arizona Class B CDL license 

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district employees and public
• Ability to learn to operate a 22’ delivery truck with a refer unit and an electric lift gate
• Ability to operate all warehouse material handling and food transport equipment to include forklifts and electric pallet jacks 
• Ability to handle and deliver temperature-controlled food items on a daily, time sensitive schedule
• Have a safe driving record and provide MVD Driver License Motor Vehicle Record, if offered position 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Fast paced environment especially during delivery times
• Occasional travel to schools and cafeterias within the district to deliver food and supplies
• Moderate noise from forklifts, pallet jacks, and loading equipment
• Must communicate with cafeteria managers, warehouse staff, and district supervisors
• May involve repetitive bending, twisting, and lifting throughout the shift
• Long periods of standing and walking on hard surfaces, especially while sorting or delivering supplies
• Regularly lift, push, pull, or carry items weighing 75-100 lbs., sometimes heavier with assistance 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.