Company: Boston Public Schools
Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:This position is a temporary vacancy covering for a Shipping & Receiving Worker on leave. The position is expected to end when the current Shipping & Receiving Worker returns to work.Reports to: Distribution Center Manager*subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closingsOverview: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. .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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Expected salary:
Location: Boston, MA
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