Food Shelf Logistics Staf Driver

About Us

PRISM is a community supported social service organization providing dignity-centered resources for food, housing, and other basic needs. We were founded by community members concerned about their neighbors' basic needs and challenges. PRISM blends talent, passion, and abilities into opportunities that improve the lives of everyone as we build a reflecting the spirit of the northwest suburbs.

Our vision is to lead in providing innovative and dignified services that foster resilient individuals and a healthier, more sustainable community.

PRISM strives to incorporate the core values of collaboration, innovation, dignity, and accountability into all aspects of our organization. Our programming helps low-income and basic wage-earning families meet their essential needs of food, housing, and clothing. The Marketplace Food Shelf, Housing Programs, Shop for Change Thrift Shop, and Children's Programs operate in a professional and dignified manner, allowing program participants the opportunity to choose the products and resources that are most helpful for their situations.

At PRISM, we understand equity and inclusion as actions, and strive to make services not only accessible, welcoming with a clear understanding of how we operate.

• Group Term Life with AD&D (100% paid by PRISM)
• Long Term Disability (100% paid by PRISM)
• Medical insurance (PRISM pays 80% to 90% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premium for dependents)
• Health Savings Plan with employer contribution when on a high deductible health plan
• Dental (cost sharing)
• Vision (employee paid)
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac
• A standalone upgraded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan with company match dollar for dollar up to 3% with no vesting schedule (separate waiting period)

We are currently hiring someone to join our Logistics Staff. The position is, 30 hours per week, non-exempt, and benefits eligible. Pay for this position is $18.00 per hour.

The Logistics Staff Driver is responsible for an array of operations for the food shelf and the facility. Approximately 12 hours per week, this role performs Food Rescue by ensuring timely collection of food and other donations. Much of the remaining time is spend greeting volunteers, donors, and program participants daily, demonstrating PRISM's commitment to high-quality customer service.

Along with other team members, Logistics Staff maintains a safe, organized, and efficient warehouse and food distribution area. PRISM staff are cross-trained and actively help other programs and departments.

Monday 8am-2pm

Tuesday 8am-2pm

Wednesday 8am-2pm

Thursday 11am – 5pm

Friday 8am to 2 pm

• Greet & welcome food shelf participants
• Perform food rescues using box truck (non-CDL), especially when volunteers are unavailable to do so.
• Provide information or direction about how someone can choose food in the food shelf
• Check out' food shelf visitors and record information accurately
• Ensure the shelves are stocked and neatly presented
• Rotate product, check expiration dates, sort donations, and ensure safety and quality of food shelf items
• Pack bags of refrigerated and frozen food for distribution
• Break down boxes, take out garbage, recycling, and compost, as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe physical environment; report needs to the appropriate staff
• Receive donations from community members with professionalism and kindness
• Load and unload pallets, boxes, and bags from donors and vendors
• Use a pallet jack to move stock
• Work alongside a wide variety of volunteers, giving them direction and feedback for optimum teamwork
• Support interior and exterior maintenance of the facility, including snow removal, ground maintenance, repairs, etc.
• Communicate needs and challenges with supervisor

• A valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Basic computer and internet skills

• 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
• Strong emotional intelligence and customer service skills
• Experience working in a nonprofit setting
• Experience serving people in poverty, people with disabilities, or a similar population
• Ability to be flexible
• Strong verbal communication skills
• A great sense of humor
• Ability to speak Spanish, Hmong, or Russian strongly preferred
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of PRISM

• Ability to safely and regularly lift and carry 50 pounds
• Standing for long periods of time
• Frequent walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Work indoors, outdoors, at the loading dock, and in an overall busy environment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

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