Receiving and Distribution Specialist

About the Role

Assist the Receiving and Distribution Manager in the daily operation of the district’s receiving, distribution, delivery, and surplus functions. Resolve receiving and delivery discrepancies and ensure packages are processed in a timely manner. Help coordinate and keep track of all items that arrive in the warehouse so they are distributed efficiently and promptly. Provide support in all areas of the warehouse including receiving, delivery, assembly, and furniture moves.

Responsibilities

• Solve exceptions to receiving – research issues with vendors, campuses, Purchasing, or Accounts Payable.
• Receive and inspect incoming shipments; verify quantities, condition, and delivery documentation in accordance with purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate receiving, delivery, transfer, and surplus records related to the warehouse.
• Participate in daily physical work of the Receiving and Distribution department, including loading, unloading, moving, delivering, assembling, or relocating items.
• Assist with furniture and equipment moves throughout district facilities.
• Assemble furniture shipped to the warehouse.
• Facilitate the sale of unneeded equipment through Public Surplus, monitor auction progress, and answer bidder questions.
• Enter data for all deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Receiving and Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of warehouse, receiving, distribution, delivery, and material‑handling practices.
• Ability to identify operational problems and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond to changing operational needs.
• Strong computer and data‑entry skills.
• Knowledge of the purchasing process from requisition to payment.
• Knowledge of school‑district supply processes, demands, and schedules.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High‑level verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, dollies, lift gates, and other warehouse moving equipment.
• Lift, load, and unload packages for receiving or delivery to campuses.
• Perform hands‑on physical work in other areas of the warehouse such as delivery, furniture assembly, and mail runs.
• Participate in team lifting and moving of heavier or bulky furniture throughout the district.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Experience

Experience in warehouse receiving and distribution; preferred experience in a school‑district warehouse.

Pay

$14.74 per hour (Full‑Time).