Production Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Warehouse experience, including experience with a forklift and/or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to be certified on a forklift and/or electric pallet jack.
• Strong organizational skills with people, products, and projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-starter who can take initiative in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to frequently communicate with large groups.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds and occasionally handle boxes weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare center processing projects based on volunteer registration.
• Supervise volunteer shifts, including conducting volunteer training.
• Maintain a safe working environment for staff and volunteers and follow food safety guidelines.
• Assist food bank agencies visiting the branch with retrieving and loading orders, shopping for available products, posting orders, receiving order payments, and forwarding paperwork to the appropriate departments at the main facility.
• Operate a forklift to move product.
• Help maintain facility health and sanitation standards.
• Support the Center’s and Operations Department’s production schedule by meeting output quotas and quality standards.
• Load and/or unload Northern Illinois Food Bank vehicles when needed.
• Follow food safety standards established by Northern Illinois Food Bank and Feeding America and required by AIB accreditation, including applicable training.
• Perform other related duties and/or responsibilities as assigned or required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development, career mapping, and leadership training.
• Flexible work models supporting work-life balance.