Transportation Loader

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY • Chicago, IL

8d • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Loader is responsible for preparing, staging, and loading outbound deliveries to ensure on-time route departures and efficient reloads. Working closely with the Transportation leadership and drivers, this role helps maximize driver productivity and minimize shipment delays. As the final checkpoint before shipment, the Transportation Loader verifies load readiness, product quality, staging accuracy, and order add-ons to ensure accurate deliveries to community partners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, transportation, or distribution experience preferred.
• Experience operating an electric pallet jack or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, supervisors, and warehouse staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of warehouse safety practices.
• Value-aligned in our mission to end hunger.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety standards.
• Prepare and stage all outbound loads prior to driver arrival.
• Ensure all pallets are properly wrapped, labeled, organized, and ready for loading.
• Verify staged loads have been checked for accuracy and product quality.
• Understand the facility’s staging process and ensure staging lanes remain organized and operational.
• Assist with reorganizing staged product as routes or priorities change.
• Proactively prepare second- and third-leg deliveries to minimize driver downtime during reloads.
• Identify and communicate any product quality concerns, shortages, damages, or loading issues immediately.
• Assist in loading delivery vehicles using an electric pallet jack while following all safety procedures.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Transportation Supervisor and drivers regarding route readiness and timing.
• Support warehouse and transportation operations during peak periods as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• On-site Gym
• $3,000 annual employer -paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed