Food Distribution Programs Driver and Warehouse Specialist

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Food Distribution Specialist 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. Description of JobThe 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. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Important

Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. Your application must clearly document this experience, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted. Experience Only: Three (3) years of relevant experience in receiving, picking, loading, and driving food products to multiple locations throughout the state. Experience must include:6 months minimum, 1 year preferred driving experience with a clean driving record 6 months minimum, 1 year preferred forklift, hand truck, and electric/manual pallet jack experienceAbility to lift 75 lbs. OR - Education and Experience: A combination of related education, a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and/or relevant experience in receiving, picking, loading, and driving food products to multiple locations throughout the state, equal to three (3) years. This must include:6 months minimum, 1 year preferred driving experience with a clean driving record 6 months minimum, 1 year preferred forklift, hand truck, and electric/manual pallet jack experienceAbility to lift 75 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

CDL License
Meticulous attention to detail
Food Handling
Food Delivery
Material handler
Forklift operator
Inventory experience
Good customer service, strong communication and interpersonal skills
Time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Conditions of Employment: Full Background CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, TRAILS (child abuse / neglect database system check), Reference Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers) Motor Vehicle Record Check: This position drives a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on occasion for trainings/meetings/client visits/etc.

Travel: This position makes deliveries throughout Colorado which necessitate multi-day routes with paid hotel stays and a per diem for meals. Daily routes could be up to 11 hours of driving time and 14 hours of maximum working time. This position is expected to drive in all weather and road conditions. This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

Pre-employment Physical/Tests

Ongoing Functional Capacity Testing: Current/Valid and non-restricted CO Driver's License: Regular Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must: - Disclose that information on the application. - Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position. - Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.CDHS Selection Process Explanation: Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs. per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications & Competencies: Relevant years of state service experience. Minimum Qualification Screening Process: A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated. Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review: After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties: Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. If listed, answer all supplemental questions as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each supplemental question. Supplemental Questions Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing

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MidL4

Location

Denver, CO

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Light Truck Drivers

Industry

Community Food Services

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