Materials Handler III - Nutrition Services - CMHHIP

• Manages inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring orders are accurately packed and dispatched for 6 satellite kitchens within CMHHIP and 3 CDOC facilities using pallets and/or a cart delivery system. 
• Accepts delivery of food, beverages, and related supplies from approved vendors; resolves discrepancies if goods received do not match goods delivered; refuses items that are spoiled/damaged.
• Note and report any damaged, incorrect, or missing items to a supervisor
• Maintains efficient inventory storage by utilizing proper storage areas, monitoring refrigerator, freezer, cool rooms, and dry storage temperatures, following product rotation procedures such as the FIFO (First In First Out) method, and inspecting for pilferage, deterioration, contamination, and infestation. 
• Handle returned items from service areas, verifying dates and quantities before returning the items to storage.
• Adjusts workflow when supply shortages or equipment issues arise.
• Assembles, weighs, and distributes orders for food preparation and service, ensuring correct items and quantities are available for cooking. 
• Scales recipes using English measurements (e.g., ounces, pounds, cups, teaspoons, gallons, etc.). 
• Controls inventory for non-food supplies, assuring assigned areas are fully stocked; replenishes stock as needed. 
• Supports the maintenance and organization of multiple inventory storage locations within the department. 
• Completes physical inventory counts to reconcile records and identify any discrepancies. 
• Participates in production planning meetings to align material availability with menu cycles and output goals.
• Recommends and implements process improvements for material flow and efficiency.

• Pulls and loads the necessary food, supplies, and equipment for delivery to satellite kitchens and other service points based on requisitions or production sheets.
• Verifies load slips and tallies to ensure all food items are prepared and loaded at the correct temperature. Inspects goods for accuracy, damage, packaging, specifications, labeling, expiration dates, and correct temperatures.
• Uses equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and dollies to safely and efficiently move large quantities of goods. Perform basic checks on material handling equipment, such as forklifts, and make minor operator repairs if necessary. Keeps all equipment used for material handling, including trucks and carts, in a clean and sanitized condition. 
• Abides by delivery requirements for CMHHIP and CDOC facilities to ensure safety, including but not limited to annual background and driver's license review and CDOC training.

• Adheres to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in the storage, handling, preparation of food, and personal hygiene in the sanitation and maintenance of the work area.
• Follows standard operating procedures for handling, storing food, and supplies to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize product damage through safe and careful handling
• Keeps the assigned work area clean and organized–disposing of empty cardboard boxes, sweeping, and placing all waste in trash bins.
• Cleans and secures the loading and receiving docks at the end of each shift. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning cold and dry storage areas, transport, distribution, and storage equipment. 
• Processes paperwork and maintain record-keeping of invoices, logs, inventory, etc., to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements. 
• Monitors and records temperatures of food items, refrigerators, and freezers, documents and reports any discrepancies. 
• Labels and dates incoming and outgoing food and supplies. 
• Disposes of dented cans and any expired products, and documents in the corresponding logs. 
• Ensures proper storage of hazardous chemicals by following Safety Data Sheets (SDS) guidelines and filing procedures. 
• Follows safety guidelines for receiving deliveries, storage, and operating a pallet jack. 
• Opens and/or closes a large production kitchen and ensures security of department premises through completion of knife/utensil count records and adherence to key, secured areas, and contraband policies. 
• Recognizes and reports any unsafe conditions, such as spills or improperly stored materials. 

• Trains new staff on safe handling and inventory procedures.
• Maintains competency by attending required hospital and departmental trainings
• Communicates effectively to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Uses a state computer to complete tasks such as Cornerstone training, timecards, and review/respond to work emails.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Appointing Authority

Experience Only:

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to three (3) years

Conditions of Employment: 

• Full Background - Name and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference Checks, Professional License verification, Drug Screen, Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS.
• Motor Vehicle Check , if the employee will drive a state-owned vehicle, either in an on-going capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties OR on occasion for training/meetings/client visits/etc.
• Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License or an non-restricted U.S. Driver's License for positions within 30 miles of the CO state border.
• Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.  
• Must be available for shift work.
• Travel to farms, vendor facilities and the CDOC to pick up or delivery goods and supplies.
• Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials.
• Shall not initiate or engage in sexual, social, personal, or financial relationships with patients during or any time after hospitalization, even if the patient requests or initiates the relationship; all relationships with current or former patients must be disclosed on your application.
• Ability to read, write, and fluently communicate in English to successfully pass all modules of the CMHHIP New Employee Orientation core curriculum, relevant competency assessments, and institutional safety and security protocols.
• Demonstrate full body agility, limb strength, and the endurance to stand for extended periods, kneel, stoop, crouch, reach, climb stairs, and consistently transport heavy food carts or lift kitchen equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Possess the operational ability to strictly execute facility-adopted food service production, safety protocols, and rigorous sanitation mandates.
• Work compliantly in environments with fluctuating noise and extreme temperature variations, including concrete floor/wall settings, walk-in freezers, commercial ovens, and grills.
• Comply with mandatory emergency reporting requirements to ensure continuous facility operations during adverse situations.
• Must successfully complete a 2-step TB (tuberculosis) screening upon hire and maintain compliance with annual influenza vaccinations and any other vaccinations required by the State of Colorado.
• 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.

• 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.

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated.  You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.  

• You can find the official appeal form here. 

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email ([email protected]), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or 

  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

•  Refer to the  Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

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For additional recruiting questions, please contact: [email protected] 

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dentalhealth plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

• Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

• We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

• Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

• We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

• Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. 

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to[email protected].

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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