Boston, Massachusetts Boston Public Schools
Reports to: Distribution Center Manager

subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings

Overview:

Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from over 114 different countries, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual budget of $973 million, BPS is the largest district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well.

Currently BPS has 128 schools utilizing three food service delivery models. Forty six (46) schools have full service kitchens with full time cafeteria managers and subordinate staff. Seventy eight (78) schools are satellite kitchen sites receiving meals from an outside vendor, contracted by BPS. In the school year four schools participated in a pilot program introducing a new model called "My Way Café." In the school year this pilot model will be expanded to an additional 26 schools. The My Way Cafe model is supported by a Central Distribution Center.

Department Facts:

Mission: offer students safe, wholesome, nutritious, enjoyable meals to fuel academic excellence
Meals served: Approximately 23,500 breakfasts and 35,600 lunches served daily; approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily; 22,000 summer meals
BPS utilizes 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
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

Terms: (Grade 3, Step 1)

City of Boston Residency required

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Schedule: September 1 to August 31

Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm

subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings