Food Shelf Logistics Staff

​​About Us

PRISM is a community supported social service organization providing dignity-centered resources for food, housing, and other basic needs. We were founded by community members concerned about their neighbors' basic needs and challenges. PRISM blends talent, passion, and abilities into opportunities that improve the lives of everyone as we build a reflecting the spirit of the northwest suburbs.

Our vision is to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community.

PRISM strives to incorporate the core values of collaboration, innovation, dignity, and accountability into all aspects of our organization. Our programming helps low-income and basic wage-earning families meet their essential needs of food, housing, and clothing. The Marketplace Food Shelf, Housing Programs, Shop for Change Thrift Shop, and Children's Programs operate in a professional and dignified manner, allowing program participants the opportunity to choose the products and resources that are most helpful for their situations. At PRISM, we understand equity and inclusion as actions, and strive to make services not only accessible, but welcoming with a clear understanding of how we operate.

Benefits Include

• Group Term Life with AD&D (100% paid by PRISM)
• Long Term Disability (100% paid by PRISM)
• Medical insurance (PRISM pays 80% to 90% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premium for dependents)
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution when on a high deductible health plan
• Dental (cost sharing)
• Vision (employee paid)
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac
• A standalone upgraded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with company match dollar for dollar up to 3% with no vesting schedule (separate waiting period)

We are currently hiring someone to join our Logistics Staff. The position is, 20 hours per week, non-exempt, and benefits eligible. Pay for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Job Summary

The Logistics Staff is responsible for an array of operations in the food shelf, and the facility. They will greet volunteers, donors, and program participants daily, demonstrating PRISM's commitment to high-quality customer service. Along with other team members, Logistics Staff maintains a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse and food distribution area. PRISM staff are cross-trained and actively help out across programs and departments.

Work Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 am – 2 pm. Friday 9 am – 1 pm.

Flexibility is necessary Monday through Thursday as sometimes the person in this position may need to stay until 4 pm .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

We are proud to be 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, disability, or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

If a job is offered, please be aware any job offer will be contingent upon a pre-employment background check. PRISM considers the nature of any crime, recency, severity, job relatedness and rehabilitation efforts. If the position requires driving, our insurance policies require a stricter eligibility criteria.