What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at Northern Illinois Food?
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Job Title Description: Warehouse Associate
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Date Updated: October 2018
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 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.
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
This position does not have 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 handle boxes up to 75 lbs. This role requires operating devices such as electric pallet jacks and forklifts to safely 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, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status.
Position Location
This position is based out of our West Suburban Center (Geneva) Location.
Travel
No travel required.
AAP/EEO Statement
Northern Illinois Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer
