Warehouse Assistant

• $20.00/hr base salary
• Onsite at our Chicago, IL Warehouse M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
• TEMPORARY role November 1- November 30, 2026

No two days in our warehouse look the same - and that’s exactly how we like it.

One day you might be gathering and staging materials for a brand-new Potbelly shop getting ready to open. The next, you could be packaging individual items for shipping to existing shops, cleaning and organizing the warehouse, or helping prep millwork and materials for finishing.

If you’re mechanically minded, enjoy working with your hands, and tackling unique projects, you’ll fit right in. Our warehouse team keeps things moving behind the scenes and plays a huge role in helping our shops succeed.

This isn’t a sit-at-a-desk-all-day kind of job. It’s hands-on, fast-paced, physical work where teamwork, organization, and problem-solving matter. If you like variety, staying busy, and seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll probably love it here.

FOCUS

Responsibilities

• Pulls and distributes materials, artifacts, or other stock items to fill orders.
• Prepares and packages goods for shipping.
• Maintains accurate inventory records using inventory software.
• Receives goods and enters all items into inventory.
• Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Loads trucks with goods, makes deliveries, and picks up material from local vendors.
• Keeps the warehouse clean and organized.
• Assists carpenters and painters with prepping material for finishing.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work overtime when needed.
• Will frequently reach, feel, bend, stoop, carry, finely manipulate, and key in data.
• Must be able to work in both warm and cool environments, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to stand/walk for 9-10 hours per day and sit for 1-2 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to communicate through telephone, e-mail and in-person communications.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND BEHAVIORS

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment preferred.
• Experience operating a forklift required.
• Must represent The Potbelly Way.
• Minimum high school degree.
• Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be very neat and organized.
• Must be familiar with and comfortable with using basic hand and power tools.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to interact with all levels of a company.
• Must demonstrate leadership behaviors and values that align with Potbelly.

Potbelly Sandwich Works may use artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted tools as part of its hiring and recruitment process. These tools may collect and analyze data including questionnaire and assessment responses, resume content, and professional profile information. AI-assisted tools are used for all position types. All final employment decisions are made by people. Potbelly may also use additional AI-assisted tools from time to time in its hiring process.

If you have questions about how AI is used in connection with your application, or if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation related to the use of AI in the hiring process, please contact HumanResources1@potbelly.com.

Application Deadline: We accept applications for this position until 11/2/2026. We encourage all individuals to submit their applications.

Potbelly actively creates and promotes an environment that is inclusive of all people and their unique abilities, strengths, and differences. We respect and embrace diversity in each other, our customers, suppliers, and all others with whom we interact as an essential component in the way we do business. Diversity only strengthens our Potbelly vibe, who we are, and how we work.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. Each applicant will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.