Under general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, serves as a senior and/or lead worker in the daily  operation of the District stores or nutrition services warehouse; personally performs more responsible duties  involved in inventory control, receiving, and/or problem resolution; assists the supervisor in ensuring that work  is performed in an accurate, timely and efficient manner; personally performs a variety of duties related to the  receipt, storage, inventory control, distribution and delivery of mail, foodstuffs, instructional materials, and other  supplies and equipment in a school district warehouse; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

The typical duties and employment standards are representative of positions within this classification. Reasonable  accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the specific  position. 

A. IN THE DISTRICT (STORES) WAREHOUSE:  

Trains and provides work direction and assistance in a lead capacity to other warehouse workers as  assigned; trains and schedules work day for substitute workers.  

Assists supervisor as assigned and assumes supervisor’s duties during absence.  

Ships and receives materials from commercial delivery carriers and vendors; coordinates receipt and  delivery of textbooks and test materials with curriculum department.  

Restocks supplies in warehouse and reports low stock levels.  

Using a computerized inventory system, processes requisitions and purchase orders by counting,  measuring, labeling and packaging items for delivery to various locations; assists in tracking the  movement of supplies and fixed assets in accordance with established guidelines.  

Loads, delivers, and unloads supplies, equipment, books, and other materials from the district warehouse  to all schools and district facilities; transfers materials between schools, the warehouse, and other district  facilities; picks up, sorts and delivers district, county office, and U.S. mail; processes large bulk and pre sorted mail batches; assists in the loading and unloading of vendor’s trucks.  

Receives, stores, and disburses supplies and materials; inspects shipments for damage and conformity  to purchase order specifications and packing slips; acknowledges and updates shipments electronically;  identifies and resolves shortages, damages and other discrepancies, contacting vendors as needed;  shelves and stores supplies using proper warehouse and first-in first-out (FIFO) inventory guidelines.  

Coordinates with various District offices, including purchasing and accounting, and outside vendors to  exchange information and resolve complex issues which require considerable research to resolve. 

Processes fixed asset items purchased, surplused by, or donated to the District; tags and records District  identification numbers on acquired fixed assets, using applicable tools and software.

Maintains records related to the receipt, storage and requisition of materials, supplies, and fixed assets  using established guidelines; generates computerized lists and reports; verifies input and accuracy of  data.  

Assists in inventory control and annual inventory of warehouse stock, and in keeping the warehouse  clean, organized, and safe. 

Completes standard vehicle safety and maintenance inspections, and reports vehicle malfunctions to  supervisor. 

Operates a variety of machines and equipment including delivery trucks with tailgate, lifts, forklifts,  reach truck (aisle stacker), pallet jack, scale, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment as needed;  serves as Warehouse Worker I as needed. 

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

B. IN NUTRITION SERVICES: 

Trains and provides work direction and assistance in a lead capacity to other warehouse workers as  assigned; trains and schedules work day for substitute workers.  

Assists supervisor as assigned and assumes supervisor’s duties during absence.  

Receives, records, and inspects shipments using appropriate health and safety procedures, checking  against invoices for accuracy; acknowledges and updates shipments electronically; reports shortages,  damages and other discrepancies to vendor and contacts for resolution when necessary.  

Organizes, shelves and stores food, equipment, and supplies received in the appropriate section of the  warehouse using proper food safety storage guidelines; keeps the storage areas and walk-in refrigerators  and freezers clean and organized ensuring compliance with food safety laws, rules, and regulations;  reports low stock levels in freezers and Nutrition warehouse. 

Uses the first-in first-out (FIFO) inventory system; checks manufacturer code dates; marks food  cases/containers with the date of receipt; ensures rotation of stock for optimal food freshness. 

Using a computerized inventory system, receives and processes daily food and supply orders from  school sites; reviews and fills orders according to established procedures; selects and stages food and  supply orders for timely delivery to sites.  

Using a forklift loads freezer foods onto delivery trucks; assists Warehouse Worker I personnel in  loading food items and supplies onto delivery trucks, as needed; transfers food for deliveries, picks up  food carts and, as necessary, loads and delivers supplies; assists in the loading and unloading of vendor’s  trucks.  

Coordinates with site kitchens, nutrition department, and outside vendors to exchange information and  resolve complex issues which require considerable research to resolve. 

Maintains records related to the receipt, storage and requisition of food, nutrition supplies, and fixed  assets using established guidelines; generates computerized lists and reports; verifies input and accuracy  of data.

Assists in monthly inventory of foodstuff and related supplies; assists in keeping the warehouse clean,  organized, and safe.  

Completes standard vehicle safety and maintenance inspections, and reports vehicle malfunctions to  supervisor. In absence of supervisor, schedules and coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs  of vehicles.  

Operates a variety of machines and equipment including delivery trucks with tailgate, lifts, forklifts,  reach truck (aisle stacker), pallet jack, scale, hand trucks, and other warehouse equipment as needed;  serves as Warehouse Worker I as needed. 

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Warehouse Worker II is the senior-level classification. Incumbents are floor lead workers of the stores or  nutrition services warehouse operation assigned to assist the supervisor in ensuring the material or products are  received, stored, and distributed in an efficient and timely manner. Warehouse Worker I is the entry-level  classification in the series. Incumbents work in either the District stores or Nutrition Services warehouse  operation and receive, store, load, and deliver goods as assigned by either a Warehouse Worker II and/or  Warehouse Supervisor.  

Knowledge of: Methods, procedures and terminology of warehousing, including receipt, storage,  automated inventory and records control, distribution, and delivery; health and safety regulations; safe  driving and vehicle maintenance principles; proper method of loading and unloading delivery vehicles. 

Ability to: Train and provide work direction to others; receive, process and deliver mail and other goods;  operate a vehicle safely; operate a computer terminal and applicable software accurately and effectively;  operate electronic handheld device; read and compare names and numbers quickly and accurately;  understand and follow oral and written instructions; meet schedules and timelines; work cooperatively  and effectively with supervisors, administrators, co-workers, students, and the general public; maintain  accurate records; perform basic arithmetical calculations; organize tasks, schedules, and delivery routes;  maintain a reliable attendance record; operate a step van, forklift, manual and electric pallet jacks, dollies,  postage meter, scales, calculator and other related equipment. 

Essential Physical Activities and Work Environment: Sufficient stamina to stand, walk, climb, kneel,  reach, twist, crouch, squat, balance and bend in the performance of warehouse functions on a daily basis;  stamina to work in refrigerators and sub-zero freezers for extended periods of time. Needs sufficient  physical ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs. without assistance and  up to 100 lbs. with assistance; mobility to climb and descend ladders; sufficient finger dexterity to grasp,  push, and pull objects (e.g. boxes, hand carts, pallets, ladders, textbooks, mailbags, bags of food items, 

steering wheel); sufficient stamina to perform moderate to heavy manual labor on a daily basis; sufficient  dexterity to work in confined areas; sufficient hearing and speaking to give and receive instructions; and  vision sufficient to observe work areas, operate a vehicle and computer terminal, and read fine print;  mobility sufficient to drive a vehicle to various District locations. Work is usually performed in the  District Warehouse or driving to other District locations. Work includes exposure to potential hazards  related to traffic, fumes and inclement weather.  

In the Stores Warehouse the job generally requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. In the Nutrition Warehouse the job generally requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing.

Typical Background: Any combination of training that demonstrates the knowledge and abilities to  perform the typical duties. A usual way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be at least two years  of increasingly responsible warehouse and delivery experience. A good driving record is required. 

Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license. Must meet  District vehicle and liability insurance requirements, as appropriate. May be required to obtain job-related  certificates after appointment. For positions assigned to the Nutrition Services department, a valid  ServSafe Food Protection Manager (or equivalent) certificate must be obtained by the completion of the  probationary period or the first six months of employment if new to the department. 

Qualifications: In order to be considered qualified for a vacancy in this classification, a candidate must  possess the required background and successfully demonstrate such background, knowledge, skills and  abilities through an examination process.

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