Distribution Center Worker, Food and Nutrition Services (SY26-27)
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- Overview: description of BPS, mission, meals served, etc. That could be "About the role" or maybe "About the role" is appropriate. Could also be "About the role" includes overview of department and mission.
- Job Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Qualifications-Required: list of qualifications.
- Qualifications-Preferred: list of preferred qualifications.
- Physical: part of qualifications.
- Terms: (Grade 2, Step 1) City Of Boston Residency Required Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Schedule: September 1 to August 31* Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm* Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.
- There's mention of Pay: "Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step." No explicit salary figure. According to rules, we should not create Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does not give a specific salary, just reference. So we should not create Pay section.
- Schedule: they give Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm and Schedule: September 1 to August 31*. That's schedule info. So we can create a Schedule section.
- Benefits: not mentioned explicitly. No benefits listed. So we should not create Benefits.
- Skills: maybe we can extract from qualifications: basic computer skills, forklift license, food handler cert, English proficiency, etc. Could be a Skills section. But we already have Qualifications-Required and Qualifications-Preferred. Could combine into Qualifications section (maybe split required and preferred). The instruction: Use headings like Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can decide to use "Qualifications" for both required and preferred, maybe with sub-lists. Or we could have "Requirements" for required qualifications and "Qualifications" for preferred? But they said use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Schedule. We need to avoid thin sections; prefer few substantive sections.
We could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one "Qualifications" section, with required and preferred subheadings? But we cannot add extra headings beyond those listed? The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings, but suggests those as examples. Safer to stick to those.
We have content for About the role (overview), Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe required qualifications), Qualifications (preferred), Skills (maybe we can extract skills like computer skills, forklift, etc). But we might be duplicating.
Better: Use About the role (overview + mission), Responsibilities, Qualifications (combine required and preferred), Schedule. That's four sections. Could also add Skills if we have distinct skills not covered in qualifications. But qualifications already include skills like basic computer skills, forklift license, food handler cert, English proficiency, etc. So we can put those under Qualifications.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule.
We must not include empty sections.
Now we need to format lists with - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use
.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit details.
We need to include all details from overview, responsibilities, qualifications (required and preferred), physical, terms (schedule, residency, bargaining unit). Also note "subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings" under Overview? Actually it's in the first lines: "Reports to: Distribution Center Manager subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings". That's a note about reporting and possible work during school closings. Should be included.
Also "Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment." under Qualifications-Required.
Also "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"
Also "Terms: (Grade 2, Step 1) City Of Boston Residency Required Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Schedule: September 1 to August 31* Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm* Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step."
We need to include all that.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At the end there is a long EEO statement and accommodation request. Must remove that.
Also remove "General Information" heading? Not needed as we are not outputting that.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
Now craft HTML.
Structure:
About the role
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. In the 2017-2018 school year four schools participated in a pilot program introducing a new model called “My Way Café.” In the 2018-2019 school year this pilot model will be expanded to an additional 26 schools. The My Way Cafe model is supported by a Central Distribution Center. 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. Reports to: Distribution Center Manager (subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings).
But we need to preserve the dash after approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily; the original text: "approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily;" That seems a typo; we should preserve as is: "approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily". Keep exactly.
Now Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- 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
Now Qualifications: combine required and preferred. Could have subheadings? Not allowed? We could just list all items in a single list, but we need to differentiate required vs preferred? The instruction says preserve all substantive information; we can include both required and preferred in the same list, maybe with notes. But we could also split into two with a indicating required and preferred. However that might be considered adding extra headings not allowed? We can use
to introduce.
We'll do:
Qualifications
Required:
- 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
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
Preferred:
- 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
We need to preserve "Terms: (Grade 2, Step 1) City Of Boston Residency Required Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Schedule: September 1 to August 31* Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm* Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use
. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit details. We need to include all details from overview, responsibilities, qualifications (required and preferred), physical, terms (schedule, residency, bargaining unit). Also note "subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings" under Overview? Actually it's in the first lines: "Reports to: Distribution Center Manager subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings". That's a note about reporting and possible work during school closings. Should be included. Also "Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment." under Qualifications-Required. Also "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" Also "Terms: (Grade 2, Step 1) City Of Boston Residency Required Bargaining Unit: AFSCME Schedule: September 1 to August 31* Hours: 6:00 am to 2:00pm* Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step." We need to include all that. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. At the end there is a long EEO statement and accommodation request. Must remove that. Also remove "General Information" heading? Not needed as we are not outputting that. We must not repeat job title as heading. Now craft HTML. Structure:
About the role
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. In the 2017-2018 school year four schools participated in a pilot program introducing a new model called “My Way Café.” In the 2018-2019 school year this pilot model will be expanded to an additional 26 schools. The My Way Cafe model is supported by a Central Distribution Center. 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. Reports to: Distribution Center Manager (subject to change based on operational needs, and may include being required to work during school closings).
But we need to preserve the dash after approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily; the original text: "approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily;" That seems a typo; we should preserve as is: "approximately -8,000 after-school meals served daily". Keep exactly. Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- 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
- with a
- 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
- Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
- 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
indicating required and preferred. However that might be considered adding extra headings not allowed? We can use
to introduce. We'll do:
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred: