Crewperson 4 Food Delivery (2026-2027 School Year)

Under the direct supervision of Food Production Warehouse and Delivery, responsible for delivering food, groceries, and paper supplies for an assigned route in a professional, safe, and sanitary manner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perishable and non-perishable food products, groceries, and supplies on an assigned route in a timely, accurate manner in accordance with HACCP guidelines.
• Assist managers in putting up food products as needed.
• Deliver catering, box lunch specials, and other equipment and supplies as assigned.
• Pick up hot & cold transport carriers as applicable if assigned to routes and unload the carriers in the Food Production Center. Line up carriers in rows according to assigned routes for the next day delivery.
• Observe all laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles weighing up to and over 26,000 pounds. Perform all delivery responsibilities in a safe manner and abide by Department of Transportation regulations.
• Process all delivery forms & records in a timely, accurate manner.
• Recommend any improvements for delivery to the Technician V- Delivery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks (check oil, tires, and lifts). Keep exterior and interior of trucks clean and free of trash. Responsible for washing of trucks. Report any malfunctions of equipment to Technician V- Delivery.
• Perform all services and duties on any assigned food delivery routes. During layover at Food Production Center, deliver hot shots/call backs or perform assigned jobs designated by the Supervisor or appropriate department technician.
• Perform all assigned duties in other areas of the nutrition service warehouse, including pulling stock from freezer; loading and unloading delivery trucks; secondary food route; unloading transport trucks; or janitorial work.
• Serve as a member of the Food Drivers Team in the Food Production Center.
• Prepare, assemble, and serve food as needed for the Summer Nutrition Program.
• Responsible for pulling all warehouse orders, secondary and Food Production Center, according to pick tickets using First-In-First-Out (FIFO) methods; check and palletize orders for delivery.
• Pick up returns from secondary schools as applicable and process with warehouse technician.
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor of Food Production Warehouse and Delivery.

Requirements

• Punctuality and professional appearance are required; must reflect a positive image of USD 259 and be appropriate for the position.
• Must report to work dressed appropriately and adhere to scheduled hours unless prior approval is obtained.
• Ability to use various equipment assigned to the job position, including iPads, computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Must comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.
• Travel between schools and central offices is required.
• Attendance at meetings is required.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice may be required.
• Ability to work indoors in extreme heat and cold and outdoors in inclement weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Limited (0-1 hour): Below the waist reaching, overhead reaching, standing, climbing/balancing (stairs, ladders, other), crawling, lying down (back, side, front), keyboarding/mouse, repetitive motion, high impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting), low impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding).
• Occasional (1-3 hours): Total reaching, waist to shoulder reaching, walking, bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching (squatting), forceful gripping, fine finger manipulation.
• Frequent (3-6 hours): Sitting, operating foot controls, flexion (head bend down and head bend back), twisting at the waist.
• Constant (6-8 hours): Rotation of head/neck, handling/grasping.
• Exposure to odors, fumes, gases, and chemicals (cleaning solutions).

Skills and Abilities

• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exhibit a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and determine priorities, changing assignments on short notice, maintaining composure, and performing responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as a team leader; team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a diversified workplace, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to relate in a professional manner to all levels of personnel and students within the district, and to maintain positive professional relationships with customers, vendors, staff, and personnel of other departments.
• Ability to drive to school and other district buildings.
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance.
• Knowledge of the company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to give and obtain information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor when discretion is needed.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Knowledge of various types of materials and procedures used in the area is essential.
• Must be able to read delivery tickets and have knowledge of Wichita streets.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• A valid Kansas driver's license is required.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt