Job Summary
Campus Dining Services at CU Boulder encourages applicationsfor an Equipment Operator I! This role is primarilyresponsible for receiving and delivering food, beverage, furniture,equipment, fixtures and other while ensuring proper safe handlingof items in transit. This includes operating Campus Dining Servicesvehicles daily such as two-axle vans and trucks, as well aswarehouse equipment such as fork lifts and pallet jacks.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building aculturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and studentsdedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. Weare an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans andindividuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Division of Student Affairs consists of 30 departmentsthat provide student support and services dedicated to helpingstudents become successful, curious, competent individuals duringtheir time at CU Boulder.
The work in Student Affairs supports all factors of the studentexperience, no matter what department a staff member may work in.This includes where students live, eat, make friends, buildprofessional skills and find help if they need it. Many departmentsprovide involvement opportunities, educational resources andsupport services to help students find their community and buildlifelong skills. Student Affairs also has shared servicesdepartments that support the work and staff of our student-facingareas, including areas like assessment, business services,financial planning, human resources, marketing communications andinformation technology (IT).
With over 800 staff members in the Division of Student Affairs, ourdiverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the studentexperience and advocate for students, enhancing their successinside and outside the classroom.
Campus Dining Services leads the industry with outstanding qualityfood and dining experiences. Campus venues include residentialdining halls, catering and retail outlets with staff who strive tomake each student's experience the best it can be. Serving about 3million meals each year, Campus Dining Services is dedicated toexpanding sustainability efforts and providing options to guestswith dietary restrictions and allergens.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Loading and Unloading:
- Separate, select, and transport food service items, furniture,fixtures and/or equipment for safe, timely, daily delivery to CDSunits via appropriate transportation method.
- Unload the truck ensures that authorized personnel receives andsigns for the delivery.
- Deliver items to designated storage areas, and maintain a dailytravel log summary to be provided to supervisor.
- Assist with special functions, including delivery of goods andset-up of equipment, tents, cabinets, grills, and other items asneeded.
Receiving and Storage:
- Ensure that all shipments received are accurate, free ofdamage, and temperature controlled when required.
- Coordinate, prioritize and adjust daily receiving activities toensure products are stored in a timely manner.
- Assists in inventory of goods, products and supplies.
- Complete any last minute change requests.
Equipment Care and Maintenance:
- Maintain proper fluid levels in the truck as well as checkvehicle safety; report to supervisor if repairs are needed.
- Ensure that all vehicles, loading dock, and parking lot areclean and orderly.
Other duties as assigned:
- Assist other departments to cover production and packagingneeds, vacation and/or unscheduled emergency deliveries.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary for this position is $37,440.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental,retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. TheUniversity of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers inBoulder County and offers an inspiring higher educationenvironment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
Be Statements
Be active. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Successful completion of University of Colorado's SafetyTraining Program within 90 days of employment to operate vehiclesrequired for the position.
- Servsafe certified and or certificate appropriate for theposition level or the ability to obtain Servsafe certification orcertificate appropriate to position level within 6 months ofhire.
- Must possess appropriate Servsafe certification or certificateappropriate to position level for the duration of employment withCDS.
What You Will Need
- Ability to work in extreme cold conditions for extended periodsof time (PPE provided).
- Ability to work in fast paced environment.
- Excellent customer service skills.
What We Would Like You to Have
- One year of food storage and/or transportation experience.
- Previous experience with warehousing, handling, shipping,receiving, storing, inventory, and/or distribution of foodproducts.
- Previous driving and delivery experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the flow of food service from purchasingto, ready to prepare state.
- Previous experience with food storage temperature control.
- Previous experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your backgroundand experience align with the requirements, qualifications, andresponsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by June 2, 2024, for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. Forconsideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent isrequired to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies(snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event)and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift duringemergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
