Loaves & Fishes Community Services
Position Description – Driver and Warehouse Assistant
(Full-Time Seasonal, December 2024 - February 2025)

The Driver and Warehouse Assistant will support the daily activities of the organization with a focus on the pick-up of rescued product, receiving, sorting and inventorying, and performing general warehouse tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute product pick-ups at stores, warehouses and food partners
• Transport · products from the Aurora Hub to our Naperville Market
• Assist with the daily operation of the warehouse and food handling process, including receiving, sorting, stocking, rotation and distribution of all incoming grocery items in the warehouse, freezer and cooler
• Ensure personal safety measures for self and others, in company vehicles, on docks and within facilities
• Updating inventory information within inventory management system
• Full proficiency with operating power equipment, forklift and baler
• Assist with inventory put-away and retrieval from warehouse storage racking
• Monitor and maintain cleaning, sanitation standards and safe food handling practices in the warehouse, food storage and processing areas
• Maintain partner relationships with professionalism, adhering to Loaves & Fishes core values
• Proactively engaging and interacting with volunteers

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Forklift certification and competency
• Driver’s license, including ability to drive box truck with a Non-CDL/C-Class license
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and full range of motion in bending, lifting and general movement
• Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and evenings
• Minimum of High School level education and basic competency on computer (email, Excel data entry)

$23 - $25/hour

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday 6:00 am – 4:00 pm

Thursday 6:00 am – 4:00 pm

Friday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm

Saturday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants protected by law are encouraged to apply.

Submit resume and cover letter to azediker@loaves-fishes.org