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Description Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: technical/oral appraisal interview and/or Training & Experience evaluation. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission. PUSD Classification Salary Range: $23.71 - $30.34 per hour Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $23.71 per hour (Step 1) - $27.49 per hour (Step 4) **This position is 8 hours per day, 11.5 months per year and is located at the Food and Nutrition Department** **Proof of a valid CA Class B driver's license with no airbrake restrictions AND a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate is REQUIRED at the time of application in order to be considered for this position** *Positions in the Food and Nutrition Delivery Driver classification are eligible for a 5% pay differential due to regular exposure to subzero freezer temperatures.* **This is a safety sensitive position and employees will be subject to Department of Transportation Drug Testing Guidelines** Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1). BASIC FUNCTION: Under an assigned supervisor, drive a District vehicle to school nutrition centers to deliver and pick up perishable food, supplies, and materials; load, unload, stack, and rotate food and materials; set-up, prepare, serve food items, and clean up nutrition center; inspect, wash and fuel vehicle; and perform other food and nutrition related work that may be assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Food and Nutrition Delivery Driver is distinguished from the Warehouse Worker series in that employees in this position are assigned to a central food production center and work exclusively for food and nutrition. Incumbents distribute, inspect, store, rotate, label, and verify food and related products; prepare, set-up, and serve food; clean and maintain kitchen areas, and perform preventive maintenance on food and nutrition equipment and vehicle. Examples of Duties Drive a District vehicle on regular, prearranged schedules and routes to deliver and pick up a variety of items related to the operations of the Food and Nutrition Department. E Pick up hot and cold food transport containers from production kitchens, load food onto carts, and deliver to satellite school nutrition centers. E Pick up leftover food, supplies, materials, and paperwork from school nutrition centers for transport to the Production Centers and the Food and Nutrition office. E Use hydraulic lift-gate and hand dolly to load and unload carts and other materials. E Assist in cleaning kitchen, restroom, offices, storeroom, and walk-in freezers/refrigerators, which includes floors, walls, and shelves. E Assist in preparing, serving, portioning, and packaging food products; help setup serving line, salad bars, condiment tables, and other kitchen equipment as required. E. Assist in serving students and adult customers at assigned school site; assure food items served are at the correct temperature; and, clean work area and dispose of refuse as required. E. Operate computerized point-of-sale equipment; count money and make change as required; maintain confidentiality regarding information related to students and their families. E Organize and store food and supplies in designated storage areas as required by food safety and health code regulations; rotate perishable and nonperishable food items; arrange and label stock as needed. E Inspect incoming merchandise for accuracy in compliance with invoices, packing slips, and Health Code standards; report shortages, overages, damages and other discrepancies to appropriate personnel. E Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to kitchen equipment, which includes food carts, can openers, and exhaust hood filters; clean freezer/refrigeration coils and condensers as required. E Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs to kitchen equipment, which includes food carts, can openers, and exhaust hood filters; clean freezer/refrigeration coils and condensers as required. E Perform daily vehicle safety inspections; check and replenish fluid levels and tire pressure; clean inside and outside of vehicle; report all vehicle maintenance problems noted. E Pick up and deliver daily cash deposits according to established food and nutrition procedures. E Follow USDA storage guidelines and California Health Code requirements for handling hot and cold perishable and non perishable food items. E Assist with the pickup, delivery, and transfer of excess perishable foods, emergency requisitions/orders, equipment, and supplies between school sites. E Assist in opening and closing school nutrition centers; secure, tag, and store new, surplus, and salvageable equipment and materials. E Obtain keys to gain access to gates, vehicles, and facilities for assigned route. Maintain security of keys according to department procedures. E Assist in training substitute employees in the essential functions of the Food and Nutrition Delivery Driver position. Assist in the duties relating to outdoor food and nutrition barbeques. Assist food and nutrition staff with lifting and moving heavy items as requested. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and one year of general food service, custodial, bus driving, warehouse, or delivery experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Class B driver's license with air brake certification. Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate. Valid Food Handler's Card within 30 calendar days of hire. Some positions in this classification may require a valid Forklift Certification within six month of hire. Insurable by the District's insurance carrier. Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Vehicle and indoor/outdoor food service production kitchen environment. Drives a vehicle to perform work in various weather and traffic conditions. Exposed to loud noise and outside weather conditions, including fumes and vehicular vibrations. Subject to heat from ovens and cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the work day. Sufficient physical ability, strength, mobility, and stamina to lift cases ranging from 40 to 90 pounds. Upper body strength to push and pull heavy transport carts that weigh 450 to 550 pounds. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. Bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a vehicle and food service equipment. Climbing in and out of delivery vehicles: climbing ladders and working at heights. Seeing to operate a vehicle safely, read a variety of materials, and monitor food quality and quantity. Hearing sound to warn of potential danger and follow verbal direction. Smelling to distinguish odors and detect spoiled food. Speaking to communicate by telephone and face-to-face conversations. HAZARDS: Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Working around kitchen equipment with moving parts. Heat from ovens, cold from coolers, and subzero temperature in freezer. Working around knives, slicers, or other sharp objects. Odor from cleaning agents and chemicals. Exposure to noise, dusts, gas, and exhaust fumes. In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule. The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406
Job Title: Quality Engineer Company: One Stop Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSS) Headquarters Location: Escondido/San Diego, CA Why Join Us? At One Stop Systems, we are committed to innovation and excellence. Join our team and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and supportive environment. Company Overview: One Stop Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OSS) is a San Diego-based publicly traded technology company and global leader in enterprise class compute solutions for AI/ML, sensor fusion, and autonomy at the demanding ‘edge.’ OSS designs and manufactures the highest performance compute and storage products that enable these rugged AI, sensor fusion and autonomous mobile capabilities without compromise. These hardware and software platforms bring the latest enterprise class data center performance and technology to the harsh and challenging applications, whether they are on land, sea or in the air. OSS products include ruggedized servers, compute accelerators, flash storage arrays, and storage acceleration software. These specialized rugged and compact products are used across multiple industries and applications, including commercial autonomous applications, as well as aircraft, drones, ships, and vehicles within the defense industry. The company has annual sales in excess of $40 million, is profitable, cash flow positive, enjoys a solid cash position without domestic debt and has target growth plans in excess of 20% a year. Our markets have significant tail winds being driven by the high priority within the DOD to add AI and/or Autonomous capabilities throughout the military theater as well as strong economic pull within the commercial segment. The market opportunity for OSS types of products is expected to grow to over $2 billion in size. Compensation & Benefits: Annual salary range $85,000 - $97,000 Potential for Stock Equity 401K Matching Competitive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Three weeks of PTO 11 Paid Holidays Position Overview: OSS is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Quality Engineer with three to five years of relevant experience to support product, process, supplier, and quality-management-system performance in an AS9100D-certified manufacturing environment. This mid-level position combines inspection and product assurance with root-cause analysis, corrective action, supplier quality, audit support, quality metrics, and continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will independently handle routine quality-engineering activities, contribute to cross-functional problem solving, and receive guidance from the Quality Manager on complex, high-risk, or customer-sensitive issues. Reporting Relationships: The Quality Engineer will report to the Quality Assurance Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: Receiving and Final Inspection Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections and support the preparation and review of First Article Inspections and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102. Inspect electro-mechanical parts and assemblies, sheet metal and machined components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and related hardware. Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface-finish requirements, workmanship standards, and customer quality notes. Perform visual inspections of plating, coatings, chemical conversion coatings, paint, cosmetic surfaces, soldering, conformal coating, and other applicable finishes or special processes. Select and use appropriate inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height or drop gages, pin gages, thread gages, go/no-go gages, microscopes, surface plates, and other precision measuring tools. Ensure inspection records, reports, and related documentation are complete, accurate, traceable, and processed in a timely manner. Product Quality and Manufacturing Support Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection plans, control plans, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods; independently maintain assigned inspection documentation. Support production-floor quality issues, monitor First Pass Yield (FPY), and help improve manufacturing quality throughout the production cycle. Nonconformance, Root Cause, and Corrective Action Administer Nonconformance Material Reports (NCMRs/NCRs), support material-review and disposition activities, and coordinate assigned temporary deviations or controlled exceptions when authorized. Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions under the guidance of the Quality Manager, independently leading appropriately scoped investigations using methods such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and DMAIC tools. Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), and other corrective or preventive actions. Collect and evaluate objective evidence to support corrective-action effectiveness verification and confirm that assigned actions address the identified root cause. Investigate manufacturing defects, assembly failures, customer complaints, field failures, returns, supplier escapes, and containment issues. Identify design-related or process-related contributors to quality issues and work with Engineering and Operations to reduce scrap, rework, escapes, and recurrence. Quality Management System and Audit Support Support ongoing compliance with AS9100D, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. Prepare for and participate in internal audits, registrar audits, customer audits, supplier assessments, and TUV or UL facility audits, as applicable; support audit follow-up and closure of assigned findings. Support the process approach, risk-based thinking, document control, configuration management, product traceability, product safety, counterfeit-parts prevention, and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention. Assist with creating, updating, and reviewing quality procedures, work instructions, inspection instructions, the Quality Manual, the Procedure Manual, and controlled quality records; provide training on assigned processes and documents. Maintain assigned portions of the Master Documentation Register and support document-control activities to ensure quality documents are current, approved, and properly controlled. Review purchase orders, customer quality clauses, specifications, and contract requirements to confirm quality obligations are identified and implemented. Support the calibration system for inspection, measuring, and test equipment, including record maintenance, recall coordination, and follow-up on overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment. Supplier Quality Work with suppliers and Supply Chain to resolve assigned quality issues and support supplier selection, approval, development, and ongoing performance monitoring. Support supplier audits, remote assessments, receiving-inspection planning, and supplier risk evaluations; participate in onsite supplier activities as experience and business needs require. Review supplier FAIRs and supporting objective evidence for compliance with AS9102 and customer requirements. Coordinate assigned supplier escapes, containment activities, corrective actions, and improvement actions, escalating significant risks or recurring issues to the Quality Manager. Maintain and analyze supplier scorecards and key performance indicators, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Parts Per Million (PPM), Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), corrective-action responsiveness, and other risk or performance measures. Support maintenance of the Approved Vendor List and communicate supplier-quality performance to Supply Chain and cross-functional stakeholders. Quality Metrics and Continuous Improvement Analyze assigned quality data and communicate trends, risks, and improvement opportunities using quality metrics and objective evidence. Track and report CORE process KPIs, Quality Objectives, FPY, nonconformance trends, supplier performance, corrective-action aging, and other departmental measures. Apply foundational quality-engineering methods such as risk assessment, sampling plans, basic Statistical Process Control (SPC), and data trending; participate in FMEA, process-capability (Cp/Cpk), and Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) activities with guidance as appropriate. Participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous-improvement projects and lead appropriately scoped improvement activities that enhance product quality, process capability, cost, delivery, or customer satisfaction. Use Microsoft Excel, ERP/MRP systems, quality-management software, and other business tools to analyze data, maintain records, and communicate results. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Quality, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered. Three to five years of relevant quality, inspection, manufacturing-engineering, supplier-quality, or quality-engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least one year supporting an AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 certified quality management system. Practical working knowledge of AS9100D and/or ISO 9001 requirements, including control of nonconforming products, document control, process controls, customer requirements, and risk-based thinking. Experience preparing, performing, or reviewing First Article Inspections and FAIR documentation; ability to read engineering drawings and apply basic GD&T concepts in accordance with ASME Y14.5. Familiarity with acceptance sampling principles such as ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 is preferred. Experience with root-cause analysis, nonconformance processing, corrective-action follow-up, quality metrics, and cross-functional problem solving; exposure to supplier quality is required, with direct supplier corrective-action experience preferred. Hands-on proficiency with common precision inspection tools and the ability to determine appropriate inspection methods. Working knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing and experience with several relevant processes, such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, plating or coatings, chemical conversion coatings, assembly, soldering, conformal coating, PCB/PCBA fabrication, electronics, special processes, or ESD controls. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office, with experience using ERP/MRP systems and quality-management, document-control, or inspection software. Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Preferred Qualifications and Certifications Aerospace, defense, rugged electronics, medical-device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience. ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification; certification in progress is also valued. AS9100 or ISO 9001 internal-auditor training, audit-participation experience, or interest in completing formal auditor training. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt, with practical exposure to DMAIC or structured continuous improvement. Formal GD&T training or certification. Exposure to customer-specific aerospace or defense requirements and quality clauses. Competencies: Clear Communication Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver the appropriate level of detail. Develop Relationships Has the ability to develop relationships with co-workers and to contribute to group solutions. Good Judgement Exercise good business judgment and makes good decisions and notifies management of issues and concerns. Positive Attitude Positive attitude with ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across all departments within the OSS Company. Budget Works with the company's budgetary guidelines while minimizing expenses and maximizing cost efficiency. Company Goals Understands Company and department goals and objectives and how to contribute. Physical Demands: This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, use a computer, and use hands to handle inspection equipment and product. The employee may occasionally lift, push, or carry items up to 25 pounds and may assist with heavier items using appropriate equipment or team-lift practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
About This Role: The Senior Environmental Health & Safety Specialist protects employees, customers, visitors, property, and assets from injury or loss. Ensures compliance with pertinent regulations and the Global EHS Policy. Essential Functions: Leads and supports compliance efforts related to Local, State, and Federal Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and standards. Acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies, submits required regulatory reports in a timely manner, and ensures ongoing compliance with permits and applicable regulations. Conducts site and machine risk assessments, job hazard analyses, industrial hygiene surveys, and compliance audits to identify hazards, evaluate risk exposure, and recommend corrective actions for manufacturing equipment, processes, and operational activities. Facilitates safety representative meetings across all shifts to communicate Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives, review trends, discuss concerns, and promote employee engagement in safety programs. Develops, implements, updates, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety programs, policies, procedures, and training materials to support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives. Assists with Workers’ Compensation claims administration and provides all necessary documentation for investigations and claim management. Coordinates communication between the third-party administrator, medical providers, supervisors, and employees regarding return-to-work plans and work restrictions. Responds to emergencies, injuries, workplace violence incidents, spills, etc. Performs post-incident and hazard investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce future risk. Ensures the safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste materials. Defines HAZWOPER activities, coordinates required training, maintains chemical inventories and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and ensures appropriate supplies and equipment are available. Reviews Lockout/Tagout procedures annually and conducts periodic audits to verify procedures are accurate, effective, and consistently followed throughout operations. Conducts routine safety inspections of manufacturing, warehouse, tooling, maintenance, and office areas to identify unsafe conditions, ensure compliance, and track corrective actions to completion. Maintains OSHA logs, inspection records, training records, and other Environmental, Health & Safety documentation required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting through our EHS Data Management System. Tracks, manages, and maintains site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety projects and action items through our project management system to ensure timely completion Partners with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Facilities teams to support safe equipment installations, process changes, and continuous improvement projects. Assists with contractor safety activities including onboarding requirements, documentation review, and monitoring compliance with site safety expectations. Supports environmental compliance activities including stormwater inspections, hazardous waste management, and environmental reporting requirements. Education/Training Required and Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field, or a combination of education and relevant work experience. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred. HAZMAT AND HAZWOPER certifications preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First-Aid certifications. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification preferred. Experience Required and Preferred: Minimum five years of experience working in the Environmental Health and Safety field, preferably in Manufacturing. What You Bring: Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and related state and federal laws, as well as experience in interacting with regulatory agencies required. Experience working with state and federal regulations relating to Air Pollution Control District (APCD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) required. Knowledge and experience working with the principles of accident prevention and safety required. Experience in ergonomics and performing ergonomic evaluations required. Ability to lead a team, influence without authority and display effective project management skills required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required. Experience with MSDSOnline, VelocityEHS and Aha preferred. Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills required. Ability to make mathematical calculations and operate various office equipment required. Ability to self-initiate activities and work within timelines required. Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing organizational needs. Ability to work with minimal direction. Knowledge of principles and techniques of employee training required. Ability to make sound judgments and respond to emergency situations in a calm manner required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with members across the organization required. Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support Environmental Health and Safety needs at additional office locations preferred. Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport. Forklift driving experience preferred. Ability to speak and write in Spanish preferred. What We Offer: Amazing corporate culture - we walk the walk when it comes to our values! Beautiful 20 acre park like campus with creek and walking trails On site wellness center with personal training, fitness classes and massage FUN company events! Company donation matching and volunteer rewards Career development opportunities and profit sharing bonus Follow us on LinkedIn, check out our rave reviews on Glassdoor, and learn more about our company culture on our career site: http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers (http://corporate.hunterindustries.com/careers) Hunter is a global leader in the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing industries. Driving our continued success is the combined energy and talents of the nearly 4,000 people on our team. Together, we create a diverse array of products that can be seen all over the world, from residential landscapes to national landmarks, stadiums, parks, hotels, and municipal buildings. Hunter Industries and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. The salary for this opportunity ranges from $87,000 to $100,000 The Company complies with all federal/local/state regulations in regard to pay. The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Compensation offered to the successful candidate will be determined by qualifications, prior experience, other job-related factors, and geographic location. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.