Warehouse Driver/Worker - Purchasing and Distribution
Lee's Summit R-7 School District2026-27 School Year 244 days/year 8 hours/day "Duties for this position may include maintaining the district's central freezer and working in sub zero temperatures 40-60% of the day." Purpose Statement The job of Warehouse Driver/Worker was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the warehousing operations with specific responsibilities for maintaining required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and identifying losses; maintaining an organized warehouse layout; transporting orders over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and loading and unloading orders. This job reports to Distribution Supervisor Essential Functions Cleans and organizes warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area. Delivers a variety of items (e.g. mail sacks, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, food etc.) for the purpose of distributing items to assigned locations and/or individuals. Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to designated sites. Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport. Maintains delivery vehicles (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle. Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. loss, expenditures, calendars, requisitions, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing reliable resource information. Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses. Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements. Receives stock and nonstock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct. Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g. overages, shortages, duplicate deliveries, etc.) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors. Transports a variety of items (e.g. records/files, supplies, equipment, materials, bank deposits, mail, food, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or delivering materials as required. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in warehouse operations; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic computer use; basic vehicle maintenance; and safety practices and procedures. ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies requ…