Warehouse Assistant

Potbelly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Potbelly is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join their team in Chicago. The role involves managing inventory, preparing shipments, and ensuring a clean and organized warehouse environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse operations and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join Potbelly for a rewarding career with competitive pay and great benefits.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings 401(k) with company match

Flexible Work Schedule

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift required.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and distributes materials to fill orders.
• Prepares and packages goods for shipping.
• Maintains accurate inventory records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

High school degree

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PAY TRANSPARENCY

• $18.00 - $20.00/HR salary range + annual bonus potential!


• Onsite Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in our Chicago, IL warehouse

Do you hunger for more? Potbelly Sandwich Shop is looking for friendly and outgoing people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, friendly environment. We are where good vibes and great careers are a way of life! What started as a small antique store in 1977 has become a nationally recognized neighborhood sandwich shop with over 400 locations across the United States. But toasty sandwiches are only as good as the people behind them. And yeah, we've got the best. Ready to join our growing Potbelly Nation?

What's In It For You**:

• Competitive pay with performance-based annual raises!


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Domestic Partnership Benefits


• Paid Parental Leave


• FSA and HSA with Employer Contribution


• Commuter Benefit Program


• Retirement Savings 401(k) WITH company match


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Time Off


• Discount Program


• Flexible Work Schedule


• Career growth opportunities

**If hired, you must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements to qualify**

FOCUS

Responsibilities

• Pulls and distributes materials, artifacts, or other stock items to fill orders.
• Prepares and packages goods for shipping.
• Maintains accurate inventory records using inventory software.
• Receives goods and enters all items into inventory.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Loads trucks with goods, makes deliveries, and picks up material from local vendors.
• Keeps the warehouse clean and organized.
• Assists carpenters and painters with prepping material for finishing.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work overtime when needed.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand/walk for 9-10 hours per day and sit for 1-2 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to communicate through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift required.
• Must represent The Potbelly Way.
• Minimum high school degree.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Must be very neat and organized.
• Must be familiar with and comfortable with using basic hand and power tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to interact with all levels of a company.
• Must demonstrate leadership behaviors and values that align with Potbelly.

Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 08/31/2025. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications.

Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

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Position Information

Company: Potbelly Corporate

Position: Warehouse Assistant

Status: Full Time

Shift: First (Day)

Req #: 10604210

Date Posted: May 20, 2025

Location: Chicago , Chicago,
US,
IL,
60606

Job Category: Corporate