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Wooddale Barbecue

Dishwasher

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

Empty trash containers as required and maintain a clean, organized waste and disposal area ... Food handler certification (or ability to obtain within the timeframe required by company policy ...

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How much do empty container handler jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for empty container handler in Chicago, IL is $18.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an empty container handler?

An Empty Container Handler operates specialized forklifts or container handlers to move, stack, and organize empty shipping containers in ports, warehouses, or storage yards. They ensure containers are properly positioned for transportation, repair, or reuse. The role requires strong attention to safety procedures and efficient handling techniques. Operators must be skilled in maneuvering heavy equipment in fast-paced environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an empty container handler?

To excel as an Empty Container Handler, you need experience with heavy equipment operation, basic mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with terminal operating systems, safety certifications such as OSHA training, and proficiency in operating reach stackers or forklifts are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment help set candidates apart. These skills ensure safe, efficient movement and tracking of containers, minimizing downtime and errors in busy shipping yards or ports.

What are some typical challenges faced by empty container handlers, and how are they addressed on the job?

Empty Container Handlers often work in dynamic environments where quick decision-making and adaptability are essential, especially when dealing with tight schedules or changing weather conditions. Managing large, heavy containers safely requires full attention to safety protocols and coordination with other team members, such as crane operators and supervisors. Regular maintenance checks and ongoing safety training help address the risks associated with equipment operation. Teamwork and clear communication make overcoming these challenges more manageable and ensure a smooth workflow throughout the day.

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Infographic showing various Empty Container Handler job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,500 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Cook /Food Aide Support - On Call

Marillac St.Vincent Family Services Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

$17.05 - $22/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation, portioning, and service of meals according to established menus and food safety procedures.

  • Assist with loading, delivering, and retrieving meal carts to and from designated program areas.

  • Clean, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and storage areas in accordance with health and sanitation standards.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Cook /Food Aide Support – On Call

Status: On-CALL

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CUSTOMARY HOURS: Variable, scheduled based on program and staffing needs

HOURS/WEEK: On-call; shifts are generally up to six hours, as needed. Hours are not guaranteed.

DIVISION: Program and Services 

DEPARTMENT: Support Services (Dietary)

DIRECT SUPERVISOR:

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: None

Mission

Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities in the Vincentian spirit of service-through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago.

Core Values

Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect, and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others.

Integrity - Acting with transparency, humility and honesty

Excellence - Providing quality care with compassion

Creativity - Being continuously resourceful and inventive

Advocacy - Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life

Respect - Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people

 Empowerment - Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development



Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Food preparation: Assist with the preparation, portioning, and service of breakfast, lunch and snack in accordance with established menus, meal schedules, portion requirements, and food safety procedures.
  1. Food cart delivery: Assist with safely loading, delivering, and retrieving meal carts to and from classrooms and other designated program areas according to the established meal schedule.
  1. Storage areas: Maintain coolers, freezers, dry-storage areas, and food supplies in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
  1. Dishes and leftover food: Collect soiled dishes and meal-service items from assigned classrooms and return them to the kitchen sanitation station according to schedule. Return leftover food to the kitchen for proper disposal and store approved unused food items in accordance with food safety procedures.
  1. Washing and Sanitizing: Scrape, rinse, load, and unload the commercial dishwasher; hand-wash items as required; and clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and other kitchenware. Operate the commercial dishwasher during assigned meal periods. Once items are dry, sort, cover, and properly store clean dishes, utensils, and flatware. Complete utensil inventories after each meal as assigned.
  1. Stocking and Organization: Safely store clean dishes, utensils, cookware, and meal-service supplies. Restock dietary, sanitation, and paper supplies as assigned.
  1. Equipment and Cleaning Duties: 
  • Clean and sanitize the commercial dishwasher, dishwasher curtains, dishwashing area, meal carts, counters, floors, trash containers, and other assigned kitchen surfaces and equipment. 
  • De-lime the commercial dishwasher weekly or according to the established maintenance schedule. 
  • Maintain the dishwashing area, floors, equipment, and surfaces in accordance with applicable health and sanitation standards. 
  • Monitor, empty, clean, and replace liners in trash containers as needed. 
  • Clean spills and remove or report safety hazards promptly. 
  • Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, food safety concerns, and supply shortages to the Head Cook or designated supervisor. 
  • Complete all assigned duties on the Sanitation Checklist and other required cleaning or temperature logs. 
  1. Food-Safety Responsibilities: 
  • Follow all procedures related to food allergies, special dietary accommodations, cross-contact prevention, food temperatures, sanitation, and safe food handling.
  • Complete food temperature logs, sanitation records, meal-service documentation, and other required records accurately and on time.
  1. Core Values: Demonstrate integrity and model the organization’s Core Values in the performance of all duties and interactions.
  1. Perform other related duties as assigned to support dietary operations and program needs.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the agency.
  • At least one year of food-service, kitchen-support, sanitation, or dishwashing experience preferred.
  • Experience in an institutional, school, child care, health care, or early learning food-service environment preferred.