Warehouse and Delivery Associate - Central Kitchen - 8 Hours

Chandler Unified School District Names Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type: Full-time

Min entry: $19.64/hour

Calendar: 2612H FULL TIME (12 MONTH) 248 work days, 13 paid holidays, 261 total paid days

Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% for two or more years of full time like experience and an additional 1% per year not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

New Hire Education: 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field, combined with work experience credit not to exceed the maximum hiring range of 5%.

Warehouse and Delivery Associate Central Kitchen

Calendar: 2612H (12 MONTH)

Salary: Grade 110 (Support Hourly)

Job Goal: Storage, receiving, inventory, and distribution of district materials, supplies, furniture & equipment. Back up driving team as needed. Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write English as it pertains to job functions
• Valid AZ driver's license with five-years citation-free driving record
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Food Handler's Card ANSI certified; within 30 days of hire
• Computer experience with standard software products
• Vision and hearing are adequate to exercise job responsibilities in a safe manner

Core Job Functions:

• Load and unload delivery trucks with a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
• Assist in creating orders for outside vendors
• Receive and process shipments, checking for accuracy and discrepancies; notify manager/supervisor of any discrepancies
• Route items, maintain logs and receipts, and submit accurate information to the appropriate department
• Providing relevant warehouse information and item locations for drivers and/or staff
• Review orders for processing and fulfillment, check for accuracy, identify and address discrepancies
• Provide support for drivers; drive appropriate vehicle to deliver and pick up materials, supplies, furniture & equipment
• Maintain warehouse inventory (rotation, par levels, organization, and daily count)
• Maintain central kitchen inventory (rotation, par levels, organization, and daily count)
• Perform an audit of central kitchen cart loads; assess and report discrepancies before daily delivery to the manager/supervisor
• Perform and reconcile monthly inventory count with the warehouse manager (site-based, central kitchen facility, and/or warehouse)
• Assist in the repair, removal, and/or relocation of equipment between facilities
• Perform tasks that keep the physical plant clean, safe, and functional
• Organize an efficient work schedule for the delivery and pick up of all materials
• Report safety/security hazards and needs for major repairs in an expeditious manner
• Follow safe food handling/storage/transportation practices
• Follow safe driving practices
• Operate and care for the school district's equipment properly
• Follow district policies and procedures as outlined by supervisor and/or administrator
• Be flexible and willing to perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor in a safe and prudent manner

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Promote positive interactions with colleagues
• Promote positive interactions with students, parents, and community members
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model for students
• Adhere to district and school rules and procedures
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements - Heavy Work

• Required physical actions include stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Mobility and lifting require employees to stand and walk constantly on various floor surfaces. They must be able to use a push/pull force of up to 50 pounds for machines and lift items up to 30 pounds. Items over 50 pounds require a second staff member to assist.
• Occasional tasks may require an employee to climb ladders for cleaning or maintenance.
• Environmental exposures may include travel, fumes, odors, chemicals, bloodborne pathogens, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.