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Operations Associate

Dion's Chicago Dream

Operations Associate

Chicago, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    ABOUT DION'S CHICAGO DREAM Dion's Chicago Dream is a Chicagoland nonprofit fighting food insecurity through the stabilization of access & quality. The Dream is to aid Chicagoland residents in combating food insecurity by addressing food deserts in neighborhoods across the city. Dion's Dream is to use nutritional philanthropy as a catalyst to build community and transform lives. As an idea born in the heart of Englewood to give back to the community that raised him, Dion's initiative assists residents in need in every Chicago neighborhood through the power of fresh, healthy food. Programming has expanded to bring food to people's doorsteps with a healthy produce box delivery program, Dream Deliveries. All programs are free to local families, who are identified through door-to-door community outreach, word of mouth, and social channels.

    POSITION SUMMARY: Operations Associates support Senior Operations Associates (Drivers) in delivery, warehouse and other logistical operations. These duties include packing and loading boxes, delivery, warehouse maintenance and other duties as assigned. 

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    PACKING AND DELIVERIES

    • Follow best practices for safety, both on the road and while loading or unloading the vehicle(s)

    • Partner with Senior Operations Associate (Driver) to pack, load and deliver boxes to residences according to assigned routes

    • Mark arrival, delivery and departure using organization software

    • Meet delivery deadlines and take a photo of delivery for confirmation

    • Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, vendors and partners

    VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND USE

    • Maintain cleanliness of vehicle(s) on a daily basis

    These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Ability to lift objects of 25 pounds continually and up to 50 pounds waist high occasionally and load them into vehicles

    • Exceptional customer service

    • Ability to work as a part of a team as well as individually

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

    • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

    • The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.

    • The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 50 pounds.

    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

    While picking up, sorting and distributing food, the employee will be exposed to a wide array of environmental conditions including heat and cold, rain, snow and ice. The employee must be able to work in these conditions for up to 3 hours at a time.