Milk and Warehouse Delivery Driver - Child Nutrition

Milk and Warehouse Delivery Driver

The role of the Child Nutrition Milk & Warehouse Delivery Driver is to support Child Nutrition warehouse operations by transporting milk, food, supplies, and equipment to designated sites in a safe, timely, and sanitary manner.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Essential Functions:

• Complete scheduled delivery routes to multiple locations in accordance with established schedules, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper distribution of milk, food products, supplies, and materials.
• Safely load, transport, and unload delivery items using carts, totes, crates, and other equipment, ensuring secure handling throughout transit.
• Ensure proper handling of products during transport, including maintaining appropriate temperature control for refrigerated items.
• Stock and organize perishable items in designated storage or service areas.
• Rotate perishable inventory as needed to support freshness, quality, and waste reduction practices.
• Monitor inventory levels during delivery and communicate discrepancies, shortages, or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Ensure delivery areas are organized, clean, and properly maintained after drop-off.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Regularly check and maintain the assigned vehicle (e.g., fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, tire pressure) to ensure safe operation and sanitation.
• Adhere to School Policies: Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance: This position requires prompt and consistent attendance.
• Perform Other Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support the effective operation of the work unit

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

Skills:

• Perform multiple tasks while adapting to changing job conditions and priorities
• Operate delivery vehicles, carts, pallet jacks, and standard warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate inventory and delivery records
• Follow sanitation, safety, and food handling procedures

Knowledge:

• Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and inventory tracking
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and warehouse safety procedures
• Understanding of proper food handling, storage, and temperature control requirements
• Knowledge of district policies and procedures related to transportation and Child Nutrition operations

Abilities:

• Safely lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials and equipment
• Work independently and efficiently while meeting delivery schedules
• Communicate effectively with staff at multiple locations
• Adapt to changing priorities and work assignments
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Work effectively as part of a team and manage interruptions while maintaining productivity

Work Environment:

Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. Some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Generally, 10% sitting, 45% walking, and 45% lifting. Exposure to temperature extremes and some risk of injury or illness.

Experience:

Job-related experience preferred

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certification:

Valid driver's license required

Clearances:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Salary Grade:

SL