JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Pantry Warehouse Associate
Department: Food Pantry
Reports to: Pantry Director

Rich Township is one of 30 townships in Cook County, Illinois and serves 10 municipalities including: Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, Tinley Park, and University Park.

Under the direction of the Pantry Director, Rich Township is looking for several full-time employees to take on a weekly role in our food pantry. The position would entail operating a forklift and other machinery, inventory, ordering, completing monthly food bank report, organizing the pantry resident list (both new and existing), tracking donations, talking with clients and volunteers to ensure the goals of the pantry are being met.

Responsibilities:

• Unloads the food from truck with deliveries for the food pantry.
• Stocks pantry and cold storage units with purchased and donated food.
• Pick up of food from vendors and other donations.
• Packages food and supplies to be distributed to clients.
• Deliver food to clients.
• Inventories food and supplies to ensure an adequate inventory is maintained and submits weekly inventories to the Pantry Director.
• Responsible for cleanliness of food pantry including equipment and facilities.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy environment by following safety practices and policies.
• Repacks items and assist in the repacking of items for distribution.
• Serves residents in a respectful manner.
• Follows the guidelines outlined by Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD).
• Operates equipment, i.e. forklift, pallets, warehouse lift truck with appropriate licenses.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions to Pantry Director, including problems with refrigeration and storage units.
• Assist Pantry Director with outreach for new clients, donations, and supporters.
• Process donation receipts.
• Assist with fundraising events.
• Attend training sessions as required by Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) and Rich Township.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Benefits: Rich Township offers a comprehensive benefits package, health plan options, group life, PTO

Qualifications:

• Valid Serve Safe Food Protection Certification, a plus.
• Licenses required for forklift operator and other machinery.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required.
• Must be able to lift, push, move, pull, or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete daily tasks in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the food pantry or food services industry.
• Previous experience with customer service.
• Experience working in a warehouse handling forklift and other machinery.
• Experience in moving pallets of food.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, and Excel required.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Working conditions: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described in this job description are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required under Federal and State law.

To apply: Send resume, cover letter and the names and contact information for two professional references. Put the phrase “Warehouse Pantry Associate” in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Rich Township is firmly committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital or parental status, alienage, disability, political affiliation or belief, military or military discharge status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Required to wear mask.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richton Park, IL 60471: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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