Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

Warehouse Associate - 2nd Shift

West Suburban Center - Geneva, IL 60134

Overview

Salary Range $18.68 - $19.84 Hourly Category Warehouse

Description

Who We Are:

Are you ready to join a team where your talent creates lasting change? At Northern Illinois Food Bank, every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Neighbors, so that everyone in Northern Illinois has the food they need to thrive! Together we are a dedicated and innovative team committed to ending hunger in Northern Illinois. We embrace diverse perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning, we celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and foster a culture of growth, optimism, and teamwork.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Northern Illinois Food Bank will embrace opportunities to stand in solidarity with our community and center the voices of those most impacted by systematic injustices. We affirm our commitment to anti-racism, to gender equity, to allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world.

The Opportunity:

Northern Illinois Food Bank seeks an extraordinarily motivated candidate to join our team as a Warehouse Associate, supporting the organization's mission to provide nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors with dignity and convenience through efficient warehouse operations. This role focuses on accurately fulfilling agency orders, managing inventory, maintaining a safe and organized warehouse, and supporting the timely distribution of food throughout Northern Illinois.

This Full-Time position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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 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.

Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference: Every role at Northern Illinois Food Bank directly impacts the lives of those we serve.
• Flexible Work Environment: We value work-life balance and support flexible work models.
• Comprehensive Benefits: The starting pay range for this position is $18.68/hr - $19.84/hr, based on skills and experience.
• Growth Opportunities: Invest in your career with professional development, career mapping, and leadership training.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse, collaborative team that values equity and belonging.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

• Certificate on powered industrial lift trucks
• Able to receive and follow instructions
• Ability to read and write in English
• Committed to understanding and supporting the Food Bank's missions; Shows compassion and an appreciation for hunger issues.