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Material Handler / Back - Up Driver - Grade 5 (Tues - Sat)


Company : Illinois School District U-46


Location : elgin, IL


Created : 2024-10-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Type: Plant Operations / Maintenance / Grounds/DC Driver Date Posted: 10/8/2024 Location: Plant Operations Department Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled Position / Title: Material Handler / Back - Up Driver - Grade 5 Bargaining Unit: ESSO Department/Location: Plant Operations Work Days: 261 Reports To: Logistics Coordinator JD Revision Date: 6/12/2023 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary The primary purpose of this position is to operate a lift truck safely and efficiently in the Distribution Center. To process order fulfillment and restocking in an efficient manner. To operate a truck on a delivery route safely and efficiently. Job Duties / Responsibilities Efficiently completes an assigned delivery route within designated timelines. (This includes delivery of Elementary and Secondary foods and supplies and District Mail.) Responsible for maintaining lift trucks, (documenting daily, weekly, monthly inspections) and reporting repair needs immediately. Follows required sanitation practices. Reports unsafe Distribution Center conditions needing correction. Loads and unloads district vehicles, and receives freight truck deliveries. Picks orders from Distribution Center stock with accuracy. Operates various forklifts (including sit down, narrow aisle, and walk behind). Other duties as assigned. Education High School Diploma or equivalent (required). CDL Illinois Driver's License required with a class "B" and air brake endorsement (required). Holds a current certificate of forklift operation (required). Experience / Knowledge CDL class "B" truck (2 years' experience preferred). Evidence of one-year experience in the Warehouse/Distribution field. Knowledge of district delivery routes and procedures, allowing for the possibility of route substitution (preferred). Ability to operate and maintain all common equipment in a Distribution Center (preferred). Physical Demands Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally using proper technique. Must be able to deliver products in a multitude of methods including manual conveyors and/or carts in multi-temperature environments. Terms of Employment This is a 12 Month ESSO position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. A practical application test must be taken and passed with a score of 70 percent or higher. Flexible hours/OT may be necessary.