Food Service Transporter/Warehouse Driver

The job of Food Service Transporter is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service and  warehousing operations with specific responsibilities for transporting food, supplies, and/or equipment to  designated sites while maintaining vehicle in a sanitary and safe operating condition. 

This job reports to Food Service Coordinator.

• Loads food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of preparing items for transport to assigned  location.
• Maintains manual and electronic files and records (e.g. temperature logs, delivery logs, routes, etc.) for  the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Maintains assigned vehicle (e.g. fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, tire pressure, etc.) for the purpose of  ensuring safe operation of vehicle and sanitation of transported food items.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective  functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of meeting health and safety guidelines.
• Responds to inquiries of site and central kitchen staff for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding status of deliveries, etc.
• Transports food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of delivering requested items to designated sites.
• Unloads food items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of providing requested items at designated sites. 
   
• Experience: Job related experience is desired.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalency:
  • Possess a valid, unrestricted Illinois Driver's License
  • Good time management, judgment and communication skills
  • Self-directed individual who can take initiative and multi-task
  • Ability to organize work around priorities
  • Prompt and dependable
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Positive, professional attitude
  • Familiarity with food service operations preferred. 

Compensation:
Starting Class C/Step 0 - $41,805.87 annually; 12 month position

Benefits include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Life insurance
• Long term disability
• Flexible benefits plan
• 12 Sick days
• 2 Personal days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 14 Paid holidays
• Direct deposit
• Employee assistance program

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.district65.net

Selection Procedure:
Selected qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview.