Warehouse Operations Coordinator (Part-Time)

Nourishing Hope•Chicago, IL

20d•$20

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations Coordinator supports food logistics and volunteer management at both of Nourishing Hope’s warehouse locations (1716 W Hubbard and 5151 N Ravenswood)). The Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day operations of running a food pantry warehouse including: leading and supervising volunteers, accepting and ensuring food safety of incoming donations, preparing pallets for transport to other locations, managing outgoing and incoming pallets of food, and maintaining warehouse inventory. This position reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager and requires the employee to spend most of the day moving around the site and working with and around other people.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; higher education is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Experience training or supervising other people. Ability to lead groups of people working on multiple tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Logistical, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to efficiently and effectively handle shifting and multiple priorities.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle (cargo van or passenger van).
Experience operating forklifts, pallet stackers, and pallet jacks or willingness to learn.
Solid computer skills including a working knowledge of Google Sheets.
An understanding of, and belief in, the importance of food security for everyone.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing logistics or working with food is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead shifts of volunteers, which includes teaching them to sort through incoming food donations, to build and wrap pallets, to pack boxes, and to organize the warehouses.
Manage deliveries of food going out to other locations; ensure that the correct food is sent in accordance with truck schedules.
Act as an ambassador to incoming individual volunteers and groups, educating them about the mission and functions of Nourishing Hope and giving tours.
Supports or facilitates training for volunteers and staff as needed to ensure consistent warehouse standards and procedures.
Operate a forklift, pallet stacker, and pallet jacks; safely move pallets of food around the warehouses and in/out of trucks/vans. Training on this equipment can be obtained after hire.
Assist the Warehouse Operations Manager in maintaining an inventory of the warehouse and entering inventory into spreadsheets.
Learn, adhere to, and teach Nourishing Hope standards for food safety and quality.
Receive and record donations from vendors and from individual donors.
Assist in maintaining the warehouses: report or correct safety hazards and help with day-to-day facility needs. This can include duties such as helping with trash removal, general cleaning, and occasional snow shoveling.
Communicate needs, issues, and schedules with the Warehouse Operations Manager as well as with other Nourishing Hope staff.
Work with the Warehouse Operations Manager and other team members to maintain and improve food flow systems and inventory.
Will occasionally drive a pantry van between internal sites.