Warehouse Associate –  1^st 2^nd & 3^rd Shifts

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to:

Northern Illinois Food Bank’s mission is to lead the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships.  Working collaboratively with a community of donors, volunteers and feeding programs, the food bank provides food across 13 northern Illinois counties each week. Northern Illinois Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, has received Charity Navigator’s 4-Star rating for eleven consecutive years for its fiscal responsibility. Ninety-seven percent of the food bank’s resources go to programs that feed the hungry.

Essential Functions   

• Keep food products readily available daily in designated areas.
• Pull all Agency Orders accurately and in accord with requested Schedules.
• Maintain assigned area of Distribution Center in clean and orderly manner.
• Assist in loading/unloading trucks/trailers and putting product in appropriate locations.
• Handle appropriate paper work as required.
• Conduct safety and maintenance inspections of lift truck (s) before using each day, and report problems to 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 by Feeding America and per AIB accreditation.  This includes all applicable training. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills, Education, & Experience

• Certifiable on powered industrial lift trucks
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and consistently lift 50 lbs.
• Able to receive and follow instructions 
• May work in freezer. 
• Ability to read and write
• Commitment to understanding and supporting NIFB’s mission; Shows compassion and an appreciation for hunger issues.

Key Competencies

• Dealing with ambiguity
• Boss relationships
• Compassion
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Decision Quality
• Managing Diversity
• Informing
• Integrity and Trust
• Interpersonal savvy
• Learning on the Fly
• Managing and Measuring work
• Motivating Others
• Organizational Agility
• Personal disclosure
• Self-Development
• Standing Alone
• Time Management
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Written Communications

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full time position.

EEO Statement
Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employee (EEO).

How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to:

Human Resources
Northern Illinois Food Bank
273 Dearborn Court
Geneva, IL 60134
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Fax to: 630-313-5068