Job description

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Job Responsibilities:

● Receive and log all incoming orders and dry goods

● Operate an electric pallet jack or forklift to transport product

● Breakdown product into separate pallets; tag pallets for storage

● Store item in designated cold and dry storage

● Select and transport bulk items for packing and distribution

● Load trucks for distribution in accordance with Distribution Center plan

● Inspect all products to ensure they are meeting guidelines for quality and temperature

● Track vendor and purchasing dates

● Delivers food and non-food items; as needed

● Maintain sanitation of distribution bins and delivery trucks

● Consistently maintain product quality and integrity

● Ensure adherence to food safety and facility safety

● Perform quality control checks to ensure standards are met

● Take corrective action, as necessary on timely basis and in accordance with Food & Nutrition Services standards, communicating inferior products or procedures

● Able to work in team oriented environment

● Responsible for the sanitation and maintenance of work, storage, break areas and trucks

● Follow all safety and sanitation standards of HACCP, OSHA and the City of Boston.

● Completes all other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

● Education: high school/GED, including basic computer skills

● Valid Massachusetts drivers license with good record

● Valid Forklift License/Certification

● Food Handler Certification

● English language proficiency (written and verbal)

● 2 - 5 years of work experience, in warehouse

● Basic knowledge of shipping and receiving practices

● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions

● Ability to calculate basic math

● Flexible about tasks and able to multi-task and maintain high a productivity level

● Strong ability to work collaboratively and work with a range of fellow workers

● Physical: Walking, standing, reaching above shoulder level, stooping, lifting, carrying, bending and pivoting

● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

● Capable of sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time

● Capable of working full day in refrigerated environment - must be able to work in a Multi-temp warehouse ranging from sub-zero to the ambient temperature of the outdoors for the entire shift without restrictions

Preferred Qualifications:

● Valid CDL License

● Serv-Safe Certification (Managers)

● 5+ years of work experience, in warehouse

● Hydraulic lift equipment experience

● Certified knowledge of shipping and receiving practices

● Proficiency in inventory software, databases and systems

● Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods

● Good organizational and time management skills

● Spanish Language

Subject to City of Boston Residency requirement
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Schedule: September 1 to August 31*
Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm*
*subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Applicants must also send their application via BPS TalentED system

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.66 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
Must comply with City Of Boston Vaccination and Testing Requirement

Experience:

• Forklift: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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