Storekeeper (6 AM - 2 PM)

Storekeeper

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Storekeeper

Summary:

• Under direction of Food Service Supervisor and/or Cafeteria Manager performs a variety of shipping/receiving and stocking activities. Stores weekly delivery to designated areas, distributes supplies (daily or as needed) participates in physical inventories (weekly and monthly inventory) by counting stock and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain receiving area, stockrooms, coolers, freezers and any type of storage areas. Keep these areas neat and clean and orderly at all times. (Sweep and wash all storage areas, coolers and receiving area as needed)
• Check and inspect all incoming deliveries thoroughly for damaged or missing items. (Notify manager of items out of stock on invoice, sign invoices.)
• Assist Food Service delivery drivers load and unload vans.
• Move items from conveyor belt to storage using transport carts and appropriate lifting and moving techniques. (remove all carts from receiving area)
• Ability to lift heavy items, shelve, store and put away all stock into proper designated areas. (maintain FIFO procedure – assist kitchen staff when setting up orders for feeder schools)
• Operates hand equipment such as hand trucks and dollies to transport stock.
• Wash kitchen floor. (Weekly or as needed)
• Determines non-perishable supplies needed. (Weekly)
• Lock up and secure all food service areas, coolers and freezers.
• Log freezer and cooler temperatures. (A.M. and P.M. – notify Manager of any unsatisfactory changes)
• Waste Disposal. (Remove all trash from kitchen, receiving area, break room and bathroom daily)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicle. (Drive delivery van if needed.)

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: Director of Food Services or Designee
• Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.