BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Forty Acres Fresh Market; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, IL is seeking a part-time Business Operations Associate to support markets and delivery services. You will report to the Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor and help execute delivery service, pop-up markets, and produce stands with hands-on duties.

The role requires excellent customer service, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and comfort using Google Sheets/Docs on mobile devices. Weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License required for inventory pickup, deliveries, and pop-up markets.
• Excellent customer service, including verbal and electronic communication.
• Ability to use productivity apps (Google Sheets, Google Docs) via phone or tablet.
• Weekend availability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand for up to 8 hours.
• Basic math skills for order packing, cashiering, and inventory.
• Follow written instructions and processes.
• Attention to detail and diligence in performance of tasks.
• Team player with high interpersonal skills.
• Daily access to email.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and fulfilling customer orders using online ordering and inventory management system.
• Cash handling and customer service.
• Set up and breakdown for pop up markets and produce stands, including assembling shelving units, equipment setup, disassembling shelving units, transporting inventory, and janitorial duties as needed.
• Inventory management including processing damaged product, updating inventory systems, audits, and monitoring product quality.
• Building product displays.
• Residential and commercial delivery throughout city of Chicago and western suburbs.
• General cashiering and front end tasks - ring up customer purchases, bagging groceries, assisting customers with bags.
• Assist in procurement process, including loading and unloading transport vehicles.
• Other related tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Delivery operations

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Company Description

Forty Acres Fresh Market is an independent grocery business dedicated to making high-quality, fresh food more accessible to Chicago residents regardless of zip code. We offer a flexible, personalized grocery experience with seasonal pop-up markets, year-round produce delivery, and an Austin neighborhood grocery store to bridge barriers to access.

Business Operations Associate

Forty Acres Fresh Market +1 more

• Date August 21, 2026
• Location Chicago, IL
• Category Business
• Job type Part-Time

Company Description

Forty Acres Fresh Market is an independent grocery business dedicated to making high-quality, fresh food more accessible to Chicago residents regardless of zip code. We offer a flexible, personalized grocery experience with seasonal pop-up markets, year-round produce delivery, and an Austin neighborhood grocery store to bridge barriers to access.

We are driven by the simple belief that every hood should be healthy. Our goal is to create a more equitable food system for all by centering communities that have experienced long-term barriers to access and reframing the expectation of what can exist in these communities. We understand that grocery is not solely about food, but is an anchor for a more unified, economically prosperous community. When we create more access, everyone can enjoy those benefits.

Job Description

Forty Acres is seeking a Business Operations Associate (BOA) to assist in operations for markets and delivery service. The BOA reports directly to the Sourcing & Fulfillment Supervisor. This role includes working with management to execute delivery service, pop up markets, and produce stands. This is a hands on position that requires the associate to roll up their sleeves for daily delivery service (loading and unloading, packing and ringing up orders, and making deliveries); market and produce stand setup and breakdown, transport of goods and other needs. Adaptability, attention to detail and adherence to instructions are the keys to success in this role. The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service skills, a love of food, and passion for strengthening local food systems.

Job Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Receiving and fulfilling (weighing, packing, etc) customer orders utilizing online ordering and inventory management system.
• Cash handling and customer service
• Set up and breakdown for pop up markets and produce stands, including assembling shelving units, equipment setup, disassembling shelving units, transporting inventory, and janitorial duties as needed
• Inventory management including processing damaged product, updating inventory systems, audits, and monitoring product quality
• Building product displays
• Residential and commercial delivery throughout city of Chicago and western suburbs
• General cashiering and front end tasks - ring up customer purchases, bagging groceries, assisting customers with bags
• Assist in procurement process, including loading and unloading transport vehicles
• Other related tasks as needed

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License is required to fulfill job duties such as inventory pickup, deliveries, and working popup markets (transporting equipment and inventory, picking up supplies like ice, etc)
• Must be capable of providing exceptional customer service, including verbal and electronic communication.
• Ability to use productivity apps (Google Sheets, Google Docs) via phone or tablet
• Weekend availability
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for order packing, cashiering, and inventory tracking.
• Ability to follow written instructions and processes
• Attention to detail and diligence in performance of tasks
• Team player with high interpersonal skills
• Daily access to email

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalence Degree
• Strong communication skills
• Experience driving cargo vans and larger vehicles
• Cash handling/Cashiering experience is a plus
• 1-2 Years of customer service experience
• Wage: Starting at $17.25/hour + tips on delivery shifts

Hours

Part-time - 15-20 hours per week - primarily morning and afternoon shifts

Day to day duties include operation of company owned vehicles (inventory pickup from suppliers, customer deliveries) which requires employee to be covered under company insurance policy. Drivers license (with no record of accidents in last 5 years) is required to perform job duties.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Deadline

no deadline