Shipping & Receiving Worker, Food Nutrition Services 6am-2pm FNS (SY26-27)

Warehouse Distribution Associate

Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 49,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of $973 million, the BPS is the largest district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.

Currently, BPS has 125 schools with two different food service delivery models. The majority of schools have full-service kitchens with a full-time cafeteria manager and subordinate staff. The remaining schools and programs are satellite sites receiving meals from a consolidated production facility. The district serves approximately 17,000 breakfasts, 25,000 lunches, and 2,100 afterschool meals per day. During the summer months, BPS serves roughly 22,000 meals at sites all over the city. BPS has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); which enables the district to provide free meals to all Boston students.

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
• 2 - 5 years of work experience in a 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

City of Boston Residency required

Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm

Address: 370 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125