Warehouse Catering Ops Associate

Atlas Air; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401K contributions

Job summary

Atlas Air Worldwide, a leading global air cargo, passenger and leasing operator, is hiring for an inventory/warehouse role in Chicago. The position handles receiving, binning, shipping, and provisioning catering supplies, while performing regular cycle counts and ensuring inventory accuracy across multiple sites.

You'll use MS Office tools daily, operate forklifts, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory, warehousing, distribution, or related functions.
• 2+ years forklift experience preferred.
• Previous airline experience preferred.
• Must pass required trainings and obtain airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, binning, shipping and issuing supplies and equipment.
• Preplan commissary and catering supplies based on aircraft rotations.
• Conduct inventory checks at catering vendor and on aircraft.
• Verify accurate and operable catering equipment on each flight.
• Ensure inventory is prepared and delivered to downline caterers.
• Maintain and update inventory in the computer system.
• Monitor shortages and coordinate with HQ Catering department.
• Operate forklifts to move materials in the warehouse.

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literate

Adapt to fast-paced

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.

If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.

Responsible for the safe handling and processing of catering commissary & equipment as required by company, regulatory requirements and best practices. Receiving, shipping, inventorying, binning and cycle counts. General housekeeping, cleaning organizing and upkeep of the warehouse facilities and equipment.

Major Job Accountabilities

• Receiving, binning, shipping and issuing of supplies & equipment
• Preplan commissary and catering supplies based on aircraft rotations
• Conduct inventory checks at catering vendor and on aircraft
• Verify accurate and operable catering equipment is on each flight
• Ensure proper inventory is prepared and delivered to downline caterers
• Communicate any inventory or planning deficiencies, tracking and monitoring performance
• Identify and requisition needed catering equipment repairs
• Create Repair Orders for unserviceable parts as directed by Repairs Department and or supervisor
• Responsible to execute monthly and weekly tasks as assigned such as Calibration & Shelf-Life review, Cycle/Inventory counts.
• Utilize computer system to maintain and update inventory in a timely manner
• Monitors shipping and station supplies; advises Supervisor of shortages and requirements
• Coordinate with HDQ Catering department for assisting the operations
• Maintain & Coordinate with all the downline stations inventory
• Daily warehouse housekeeping, cleaning, sweeping, organizing of parts supplies and equipment
• Operate forklifts to move materials in the warehouses
• Audit outbound meals to ensure departures’ catering matches approved orders
• Audit inbound meals to analyze meal and beverage leftovers
• Keep management informed of any operational issues that may affect/impact operational performance
• Ensure customers, vendors and employees adhere to current operating requirements and focus items affecting ground operations
• Monitor ramp activities and performance to deliver safe and timely aircraft catering/commissary handling
• Any special projects or assignments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in inventory, warehousing, distribution, or related functions required
• 2 years or more of Forklift experience preferred
• Previous airline experience preferred
• Previous cycle counting and inventory reconciling experience preferred
• Attend/pass required trainings for recurrent, refreshment or (re)certification revalidation trainings
• Acquire all identification badges required for the position, control the expiration and renewal
• Must have strong familiarity with MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Special Demands

• Available to work flexible hours as the operation requires including but not limited to night shift, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
• Ability to travel as required supporting operational needs
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Must be able to pass ten year background check and obtain airport security badge
• Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of moderately heavy weight objects (up to 70 pounds); controlling or driving materials handling equipment in a congested warehouse environment. Occasional: driving through city traffic to make pick‑ups and deliveries, or conduct field inventories

Skills

• Must be computer literate
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Must be flexible to adapt to a fast paced work environment

#GH19

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or employer immigration support either now or in the future.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

$49,000—$65,500 USD

At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.