"EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1 (Culinary Services)"

Job Description

Under general direction of lead worker or supervision from higher level supervisor, operates motorized equipment to move food and freight.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines. (NOTE: In order to adhere to OSHA and/or Ohio University guidelines, employees may not exceed the maximum total weight capacity for equipment which is currently 250 pounds. Total weight measured includes body weight, all clothing, shoes/boots, required personal protective equipment (PPE), etc. The current weight of the required PPE is approx. 17 pounds.)
• Operates fork lift, order pickers, electric pallet jacks and other job-related equipment to offload food & freight from trucks and store in the warehouse, rotate stock, and pick from storage for delivery. Operates delivery trucks/vans to deliver food & supplies to dining services operations.
• May clean freezers, coolers & related areas.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in operating various types of motorized equipment (fork lift, order picker, electric pallet jacks, etc.)
• Proper storage and food-handling techniques.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, and pictorial form
• Ability to work independently or with others
• Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
• Ability to read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
• Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
• Lift up to 50 lbs. (occasional stock weights 60-80 lbs)
• Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
• Demonstrate dexterity in job related skills.
• Valid Driver's License
• Complete and pass fork-lift training*, pallet jack*, and order picker training*.
• Successful completion of a test may be required.
• May work outside in all weather conditions: may be exposed to extreme temperatures inside and outside.
• Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
• *developed after employment

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of safety practices* *developed after employment

Planning Unit

Vice President for Student Affairs

Department

Culinary Services

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position

Scott Hardy 740-593-9588 hardys@ohio.edu

Employment Type

full-time regular

Advertised Salary

AFSCME 1699 Pay Range I 05 I $21.15 – $23.87 per hour. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package such as one meal per work shift, paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.