Warehouse & Inventory Lead - Flexible & Impactful

Northern Illinois Food Bank; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Northern Illinois Food Bank is seeking a Warehouse Associate at the Lake Forest North Suburban Center to support food access through efficient warehouse and distribution ops. You will work with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, accurate movement of food and a clean, organized facility.

The role covers shipping/receiving, inventory checks, and distribution support, with a focus on teamwork, accuracy, and strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a warehouse and retail environment is preferred.
• WMS experience is required.
• Forklift certified and able to operate powered industrial lift trucks.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and inventory procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with volunteers, staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Handling shipping and receiving and data entry into the warehouse management system.
• Prep and setup tasks, review stocking needs, and stage pallets for volunteers.
• Support indoor/outdoor distributions with setup, restocking, and traffic control.
• Maintain inventory control with routine cycle counts and year-end inventories.
• Monitor food quality and maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Inventory awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS experience

Forklift certification

Powered industrial lift trucks certification

Job description

Northern Illinois Food Bank is seeking a Warehouse Associate at the Lake Forest North Suburban Center to support food access through efficient warehouse and distribution ops. You will work with staff and volunteers to ensure safe, accurate movement of food and a clean, organized facility.

The role covers shipping/receiving, inventory checks, and distribution support, with a focus on teamwork, accuracy, and strong attention to safety and quality standards.