Operations Worker
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
21.3 - 21.3
Full Time
About the Company
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is Chicago’s largest food bank, central to a network of over 800 partner organizations that deliver food to residents across Chicago and Cook County. It distributes food through pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, mobile units, and other channels while also providing job training, advocacy, and research to address hunger’s root causes. The Depository’s comprehensive services—including food drives, outreach, fundraising, events, and foodservice training—support both immediate relief and long‑term community resilience. As a proud member of Feeding America, the organization distinguishes itself by combining large‑scale distribution with innovative solutions that transform hunger into hope.
Job Description
The Operations Worker will be responsible for receiving and shipping products, replenishing stock, and repacking products, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience operating material handling equipment
- Physical fitness to lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly/easily
- Ability to work in and outdoors in any weather, including cold storage and/or walk in freezer
- Basic mathematical skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
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
