Texas A&M University
Classification Specifications

General Description:  Assist the Warehouse and Distribution Manager in the receipt, storage, and distribution of food and food related products purchased by the Department of Food Services. Performs inventory spot checks in both Commissary Warehouse and deliveries to Food Service Facilities for compliance to procedures.

Typical:  Daily spot checks slotting of product for accuracy and reports findings for corrective actions; periodically audits deliveries of Commissary shipments to Food Service Facilities for compliance of procedures; periodically conducts internal audit checks between physical and perpetual inventories, notes and investigates discrepancies; reports findings for corrective actions; inspects incoming products for adherence to quality and quantity specifications; assists in maintaining controls on storage to ensure that products are properly handled and stored in correct storage slot locations; assists in maintaining physical facilities to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly; assists in the coordination of location of inventory in Food Service Commissary to correspond with computer location; assists in maintaining proper stock levels by reporting low stock levels; assists in taking physical inventory of other goods and investigates inventory discrepancies; supervises requisitions pulled by warehouse workers and other warehouse personnel to ensure items and goods are distributed correctly to food service facilities on campus; supervises unloading and receipt of food and product items from vendor on delivery trucks and distribution of freight into the warehouse, ensuring amounts received are correct; supervises the delivery of goods to all food service facilities; assists Food Service Procurement and Distribution Manager and Assistant Manager by informing them of problems occurring in the warehouse area; assists in coordinating quality control of goods received to ensure goods meet specifications; checks equipment and trucks to ensure all are in operating conditions and recommends repairs as needed; supervises cleaning and laundry operations in the warehouse; follows customer service guidelines to ensure customer satisfaction; regularly attends in-service training and weekly emphasis classes; performs related duties as required.

Received:  General instruction and periodic review from Food Service Procurement and Distribution Manager.

Given:  General supervision to Warehouse Supervisor, Forklift Operators, Food Service Warehouse Workers, and Utility Workers.

Required:  High school graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience. Must be able to independently analyze, design and implement solutions to complex problems. Four to five years experience in food service warehouse or procurement. Two years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree in a related field or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Courses in Distribution Management and Level I supervisory training from TAMU Food Services.

Required:  Will be required to obtain Food Handler’s card for continued employment. State of Texas class "B" vehicle operator’s license required if driving heavy commercial delivery trucks. Must attend training on Department and State policies and procedures. Must meet university requirements concerning driving record (violations, accidents, etc.).

Preferred:  None.

Typical:  Use of manual and electric forklift, pallet jack, slip sheeter vans and delivery trucks; basic office equipment, computer systems for inventory records and reports, standard trade tools for repairs installations, assembling equipment.

Typical:  Physical ability to withstand long hours of moderately strenuous work. Capable of lifting moderate weight cases of food items or supplies and carrying them short distances within the work area. Regular exposure to heat, steam, cooler and freezer temperatures.