Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

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Job Title Description: Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift Production.

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Salary Range: $15.31/hr - $19.13/hr Based on Experience

Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Associate supports warehouse operations by fulfilling orders and managing inventory in a timely and professional manner.

Essential Functions

• Keep food products readily available daily in designated areas.
• Pull all Agency Orders accurately and in accordance with 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 using 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 by 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

• Will be in Freezer/Cooler
• Certifiable on powered industrial lift trucks
• Able to receive and follow instructions
• Ability to read and write in English
• Commitment to understanding and supporting the Food Bank's mission; Shows compassion and 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, and 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 lbs. pallet and occasionally handling boxes up to 75 lbs. This role requires operating devices such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts safely to move and/or stack products and pallets 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.

Remote Work

Based on the Remote Work Policy and the remote work evaluation, this position is NOT eligible for remote work.

Position Location and Travel

This position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) location. No travel is required.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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, gender equity, allyship, and to fairness as we work towards a hunger-free future and to create a better and more just world.

COVID Vaccination Policy

At Northern Illinois Food Bank, we take the health and safety of our employees, neighbors, and their loved ones very seriously. We have concluded that the best way to ensure the safety of these individuals is to require that all our employees be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Please know that to become employed by NIFB (if otherwise eligible), you must provide satisfactory proof of vaccination. You will not be required to provide this proof unless and until you receive a formal job offer from NIFB. Please also know that NIFB will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals who cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccination because of a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice, observance, or pregnancy.

Background Check

All applicants who are offered employment with Northern Illinois Food Bank will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Northern Illinois Food Bank policy and state law.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal employment has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Northern Illinois Food Bank. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, class origin, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class.