Description:
Reports to: Nutrition Services Manager
Supervises: No direct reports
Classification: Non-exempt; Represented
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Delivers food and materials to Head Start locations daily throughout Clackamas County, meeting all sanitation requirements, assigned timelines and following safety rules. Pick up material as directed. 36 hour a week position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Position Specific Duties
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Operated agency vehicles following all safety rules.
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Transports perishable foods and supplies in a timely manner, ensure food safety by documenting delivery temperatures.
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Purchases and picks up food and supplies from local retailers and wholesale vendors.
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Keeps interiors of delivery vehicle clean daily and exteriors as needed.
- Performs light maintenance and refueling on agency vehicles, carts, and equipment.
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Reports any needed repairs to vehicle as needed to Facilities Manager.
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Reports food safety concerns immediately.
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Check all pickups and deliveries for accuracy.
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Assists with receiving, stocking, inventory control, and distribution of food, kitchen supplies, and agency materials.
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Maintains agencies inventory and tracking system and logs status of deliveries
- Assists the Operations department with other tasks as needed
General Duties
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Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with Oregon Statute and Head Start procedures.
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Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
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Following Clackamas County Children’s Commission core competencies and policies and procedures relative to positions duties.
- Works as a team with other staff in providing services to children and families.
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Maintains the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
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Interacts with children, families and community members in a supportive and professional manner.
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Follow safety best practices for driving, loading, unloading, and lifting all loads.
Additional Duties
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Performs all other duties as assigned
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Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
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Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
- Food handler’s card must be obtained within 30 days of hire
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Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date
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Introduction to Child Health and Safety training must be completed within 30 days of hire date
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
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Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
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Current driver’s license, two years of driving experience and driving record which meets agency requirements and ability to be insured by insurance carrier.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds daily
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Must be able to remain on your feet for prolonged periods while performing job duties.
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Must be able to drive for extended periods as required to travel to multiple sites or meetings.
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Must be able to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting associated with the position.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to effectively manage time while navigating driving routes
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Skilled in defensive driving techniques and driving in inclement weather conditions
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Excellent customer service skills
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Knowledge of or ability to establish working relationships with staff
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High performance through creativity, positive spirit, and multi-tasking
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Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
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High personal integrity and sound professional ethics
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills
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Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
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Ability to work use time effectively and work with minimal direct supervision
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Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle available for use on the job (or have alternative transportation).
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Ability to possess and maintain compliance with State of Oregon Criminal Background Registry.
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Ability to possess and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
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Ability to obtain and maintain an Oregon Food Handler’s Card
DESIRED QUALIFICATONS
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Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.
Work requires travel to off-campus locations.
Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.
Sitting, kneeling, bending, lifting
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
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U.S. High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent – OR – ability to complete GED within one year of hire
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Ability to carry out oral and written directions, read, and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.
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Current driver’s license, two years of driving experience and driving record which meets agency requirements and ability to be insured by insurance carrier.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds daily.
