Warehouse Worker

VISION: To Engage, Equip, and Empower Each and Every Student, Each and Every Day.

SUMMARY: Operating under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor this position works within a warehouse team that is responsible for receiving, stocking, distributing and maintaining the inventory of school supplies, food products, and purchased goods for all District administration and school sites. Working through established purchasing processes and calendar cycles warehouse staff perform duties through specific work orders and regularly scheduled deliveries. Duties include managing supplies based on expiration dates and first-in, first-out processes while assisting with annual and other regular inventory counts. Warehouse employees also perform duties related to the safe storage, disposal, and record keeping of products with OSHA regulatory oversite. Warehouse Workers may also be assigned responsibilities for the District’s twice-daily internal mail pick-up/delivery services. As a member of the Warehouse Workers crew this employee may be assigned a variety of duties as needed including the transportation and pick-up equipment for various District events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required*;
• Prior inventory logistics and/or warehouse experience preferred,

• (Acceptable education and experience credit equivalent will be at the sole discretion of the District).

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire,
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required for hire,
• Operating knowledge of inventory ordering system within 90 days of hire,
• District small vehicle permit required within 30 days of hire,
• Commercial driver’s license (Class B) required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire;
• Must successfully pass 50# lifting test upon hire (recertification every three years)
• Forklift certification preferred at hire or required within 30 days of hire
• Attend and successfully complete all professional development training as required by law, or as directed by Supervisor.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
Legal Knowledge – This position must possess a working knowledge of, promote and enact several federal, state, and District policies, standards, procedures, regarding environmental and public safety compliance regulations. This position is responsible for supporting District personnel in understanding and abiding by legal and ethical boundaries as outlined in:

• Hazardous Waste-Rules and Regulations Governing Schools in The State of Colorado (6CCR 1010-6);
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA 2015);
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004);
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964).

Other Knowledge - professional expectations include but are not limited to:

• Well-developed ability to work both independently and interdependently within a team and with minimal direction and/or supervision,
• Well-developed ability to work around large, loud gatherings of students of all ages,
• Strong oral communication skills in English; oral bi-lingual skills English/Spanish are desirable,
• Strong customer service and interpersonal relationship building skills,
• Well-developed organizational and prioritization skills;
• Ability to understand and follow OSHA’s Safety & Data Sheet protocols and regulations;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions in a timely manner;
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible with collaborative critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to use de-escalation skills to diffuse and manage stressful and fluid situations;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; especially as related to personnel issues;
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures;
• Ability to lead, communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.;
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and to resolve/report unsafe conditions to Supervisor as appropriate.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office G-Suite, preferred
• Preference given for ability to operate front-end loader, skidsteer, forklift, dump truck, and other heavy equipment.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.

Salary & Benefits:
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits