Nutrition Distribution Specialist

About the role

Responsible for the receiving, storing, and rotating food and non-food inventory for the Nutrition Services Department per department protocols and guidelines. Follows regulatory guidelines for maintaining proper food temperatures to ensure food safety throughout the receiving and storage process. Position is located in Culinary Services at Layton Hospital and includes using a company vehicle to deliver product to an offsite location; a good driving record is required. Role involves lifting and moving boxes in excess of 50 lbs.

Schedule

• Part-time, 32 hours per week
• Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

Pay

Hourly range: $17.68 – $22.99 (actual rate dependent upon experience)

Responsibilities

Receiving and Storage Functions

• Receives and verifies physical shipments against packing slips and purchase orders; notifies Culinary Procurement of discrepancies
• Identifies damaged or missing items to expedite credits and refuses sub-standard products
• Stocks materials in proper storage locations following FIFO and labels products according to department procedures
• Follows HACCP, local and state health department standards
• Processes outbound (shipping) supplies and equipment to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Maintains a clean and orderly storage and receiving area/dock

Distribution Functions

• Picks orders according to production needs, verifies unit of measurement, quality and correct product
• Ensures all delivery containers are labelled, dated and staged properly
• Problem solves picking issues by making adjustments and corrections to pick lists
• Performs data entry on materials that were disbursed and transferred
• Distributes food and non-food products to assigned locations, including satellite facilities
• Stores and uses cleaning chemicals properly according to Joint Commission and OSHA standards

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license (if required by facility)
• Current food handler’s permit
• Demonstrated ability to write accurately and legibly
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and apply procedures and instructions
• Demonstrated ability to use a power pallet jack and all other material handling equipment

Skills

• Warehouse duties
• Food handling
• Food Safety and Sanitation
• Warehousing Operations
• Material Handling Equipment
• Inventory Management
• Food Service Operations
• Food Storage
• Power Pallet Jack
• Food Services

Physical Requirements

• Verbally communicate information and understand spoken information
• Operate food service equipment or computer requiring finger and hand dexterity
• See and read labels, monitors, and documents
• Carry, push/pull, and walk while transporting food, supplies, and service equipment
• Climb, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds to clean equipment and reach/retrieve food and supplies
• Remain standing for long periods
• Tolerate extremes in temperature (e.g., grill, refrigerator)

Benefits

Generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness — including living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Details available via the employer’s benefits portal.