Food Distribution Programs Driver and Warehouse Specialist

Posting number: IHA 07057 07/30/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: OES (Office of Economic Security)

Job classification: Equipment Operator II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fleet Services, Food Services, Transportation, Warehouse, Miscellaneous, Drivers, Organizational Development, Manufacturing/Production

Summary

This position resides in the Department of Human Services within the Division of Food and Energy Assistance (FEAD).

The Food Distribution Programs (FDP) unit administers United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition programs, currently providing more than $70M in food to alleviate hunger in Colorado. The USDA Foods programs include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) called Everyday Eats in Colorado. FDP also has responsibility for mass and disaster feeding programs and a variety of grant programs related to emergency hunger relief and local agriculture. 

Administration of these programs includes contracting with nonprofit, for-profit, and other government entities to order, warehouse, and distribute USDA Foods, monitoring, creating policy and procedures, statewide training, evaluation, and support. Core external partners include food banks, food pantries, commercial warehouses and third-party logistics, county government, the USDA, school districts, childcare centers, and food processors. 

FDP operates a warehouse for NSLP USDA Foods, which includes receiving, storing, and distributing frozen and ambient foods to 200 school districts and childcare centers across the entire state.

Examples of duties

The FDP Distribution Specialist loads pallets and cases of food into refrigerated trucks and delivers them to school districts and childcare centers across Colorado. This position operates a one-axle refrigerated truck on paved, gravel and dirt roads including traversing mountain passes to deliver food following a route. This position unloads industrial-sized food products primarily by the case (30 to 50 lbs. per case) using dollies. This position must keep food products at the proper temperature, ensure paperwork is completed properly, and maintain good relations with schools.

The FDP Distribution Specialist receives, loads and stores ambient and frozen foods in the Food Distribution warehouse. The Position accepts or refuses deliveries by verifying the quality and quantity of contents against orders, bills of lading, specifications and other reports. They safely move, load, store and rotate products in the warehouse which includes working in below freezing conditions. This position picks, packs and labels outgoing orders. The work involves climbing, lifting and operating power equipment to load, unload, move, stack and tier items in the warehouse. This position is also responsible for adhering to a cleaning and pest control schedule, cleaning associated equipment, and ensuring regular maintenance for equipment is completed.

• This position loads pallets, equipment and supplies on a single axle truck following written and verbal guidelines and delivery schedules. Unloads food at destinations using a 2-wheel dolly or small electric pallet jack into school and childcare buildings. Completes pre-drive and post-trip inspections of trucks, logs and files records according to record retention schedules. Monitors the mechanical condition and cleanliness of the equipment, inspecting and maintaining fluid and air pressure levels. Reports truck damage or mechanical problems immediately and schedules maintenance/repairs. Has knowledge and understanding of food safety to ensure food is always kept at proper temperatures and fit for human consumption. Verifies orders for accur