Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Greater Chicago Food Depository
Job overview
The Operations Worker role at Greater Chicago Food Depository involves managing receiving, shipping, and repack operations to ensure efficient warehouse and inventory processes supporting food distribution.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes operating forklifts and pallet jacks to off-load and stock products, verifying and documenting incoming and outgoing shipments, assisting with inventory control, leading volunteer teams in repack activities, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and performing warehouse cleaning and equipment inspections.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, generous paid time off, parental leave, on-site gym access, a $3,000 annual wellness benefit, and a $250 employee referral bonus.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks, physical fitness to lift up to 50 pounds and work on their feet for extended periods, basic math and computer skills including MS Office proficiency, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, and a valid driver's license is preferred. Covid vaccination is required.
Work environment and culture
The company values safety, quality control, and teamwork, with a welcoming and upbeat environment especially in volunteer engagement and customer service interactions, including working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
Company information
Greater Chicago Food Depository is a nonprofit organization focused on food distribution and hunger relief, operating warehouses and coordinating with agencies, donors, and volunteers to serve the community.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with warehouse staff, inventory control, volunteer engagement teams, and drivers, collaborating in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Job location and travel
The job is based in a warehouse environment in Chicago with exposure to refrigerated and freezer zones, requiring the ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
Unique job features
The role is unique in its combination of warehouse operations with active volunteer coordination and involves working in diverse temperature zones and using various powered equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and quality control.
Company overview
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger in the Chicago area. They operate as a food bank, distributing food to a network of over 700 partner agencies and programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. The organization relies on donations, government grants, and partnerships with local businesses to fund its operations. Established in 1979, the Food Depository has a long history of addressing food insecurity and advocating for policies to reduce hunger. Their mission is to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry, focusing on both immediate food assistance and long-term solutions to hunger.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience with material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, emphasizing safety inspection and equipment maintenance skills.
Focus on showcasing your ability to manage inventory accurately, including receiving, verifying shipments, conducting cycle counts, and maintaining detailed records aligned with the job's quality control requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Greater Chicago Food Depository's official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with employees in the operations or warehouse division at Greater Chicago Food Depository; start conversations by commenting on their recent posts about volunteer engagement or warehouse safety initiatives, or by asking about their experience working in refrigerated environments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'safety inspection checklist,' 'inventory management,' 'forklift operation,' 'quality control,' and 'customer service' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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