Operations Worker
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Job Details
Job Location
Greater Chicago Food Depository - Chicago, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
None
Salary Range
$19.30 Salary
Job Shift
Day
Description
Receives, unloads, checks, stages, re-warehouses, re-stocks and stores products, fulfills orders using material handling equipment. Ensures food safety processes are adhered to. Work in all areas of the warehouse, including cold storage and/or walk in freezer.
Shipping: Monday – Friday 6am-2:30pm
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Shipping
Fill out daily equipment inspection sheet for all powered equipment used. Pick and stage orders in the shipping dock; check agency orders against warehouse release/shipping documents; ensure warehouse release/shipping documents are accurately completed; and assist in the loading of agency orders. Assist in loading the vehicle with pre-determined food items for distribution. Ensure proper equipment is loaded to complete the route- pallet jack, mag-liner, pallets, totes, empty boxes, stretch wrap, etc. Assist driver with loading donations and unloading products for agency drivers. Take an active role in the replenishment process. Pick and palletize stock coded product using order picklists; stage palletized orders in assigned areas. Retrieve, stage, store, and re-warehouse processed and finished products using forklift equipment and manual and electric pallet jacks. Prepare damaged product reports, as needed. Conduct inventory cycle counts to reconcile physical inventories with GCFD inventory management system. Ensure all equipment is in its assigned location and charging at the end of day. Assist with end of day warehouse cleaning. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications
Valid driver’s license, preferred. Experience operating material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. Physically fit, able to move quickly/easily. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; job requires being on your feet (standing or walking) six to eight hours. Ability to bend, squat, twist/turn; repetitive hand/wrist motions; reach above shoulder. Ability to manually load and unload freight from motor vehicles. Experience operating hand or electric pallet jacks. Ability to work in and outdoors in any weather, including cold storage and/or walk in freezer. Ability to read, write and speak English. Basic mathematical skills. Ability to process shipping document paperwork. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented and able to prioritize. Good problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office- Word, Excel, Access, Outlook. Covid vaccination required for employment
Exposure
General office environment; extended exposure to warehouse environment, with some exposure to refrigerator and freezer environments. Interacts with GCFD staff, member agencies, donors, volunteers, general public Evening and weekend hours as required.
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