Warehouse Associate - 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

We are a passionate, hardworking team deeply committed to solving hunger in Northern Illinois. We are innovators and experts who strive for better and unabashedly embrace opportunities with excitement and optimism.

We seek diverse perspectives and believe in the power of collaboration. We celebrate our wins, learn from our misses, laugh often, and invest in each team member’s potential so that together, we thrive.

Job Title Description : Warehouse Associate 2nd Shift

Reports To : Warehouse Manager

Salary Range : $34,231 - $42,789 Based on Experience

Summary / Objective

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by fulfilling orders and managing inventory promptly and professionally.

Essential Functions

• Keep food products readily available daily in designated areas.
• Pull all Agency Orders accurately and following requested Schedules.
• Maintain assigned area of the Distribution Center in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assist in loading / unloading trucks / trailers and putting products in appropriate locations.
• Handle appropriate paperwork as required.
• Conduct safety and maintenance inspections of lift truck(s) before use each day, and report problems to the Supervisor.
• Assist in product processing, inventory, and other areas as needed.
• Assist in keeping facilities clean.
• Is responsible to adhering to the food safety standards established by Northern Illinois Food Bank as outlined in Feeding America and per AIB accreditation.

This includes all applicable training.

Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Certifiable on powered industrial lift trucks
• Able to receive and follow instructions
• May work in freezer
• Ability to read and write in English
• Commitment to understanding and supporting the Food Bank’s mission; shows compassion and an appreciation for hunger issues.

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines as well as warehouse equipment such as forklifts, Reach-trucks, Electric, and Manual pallet movers.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This position periodically requires sliding a 60 lb.

pallet and occasionally handling boxes up to 75 lbs. This role requires operating devices such as electric pallets and forklifts to safely move and / or stack products around the warehouse.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 2 : 00 pm to 10 : 30 pm.