Warehouse Worker-Summer Students (2 positions)

This position works for the food bank.  You must be able to provide support to the Food Bank.

HOURS: 35 hours per week.

• Ensure all pickup and deliveries are being done in a safe manner and recorded.
• Work with staff and volunteers.
• Organize the warehouse; ensure rotation, and food being moved to the packing room and lobby in a timely manner.
• Ensure bins, floor, cooler, and freezer, are clean daily and take out the garbage.
• Ensure that aisles, exits, and receiving area clear.
• Ensure safe handling and use dollies and carts when moving product, maintain social distancing, no eating, etc.
• Schedule agency and farmer pick-ups.
• Ensure the freezer and coolers are organized appropriately so the product is accessible and rotated and the temperatures are recorded. Report any deficiencies to the Manager.
• Ensure the product is available to hamper packers.
• Schedule the deliveries.
• Ensure cleaning and housekeeping standards are met.
• Ensure safe work practices when using all equipment.
• Ensure products (e.g. bread, water) are available and stocked for clients daily.
• Ensure all programs such as; farmers market, After the Bell, Backpack operates smoothly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: For some jobs, you may be required to provide validated educational documentation.

Education/Certifications:

• Class 5 Driver License (Drivers Abstract Required).
• Grade 12 Preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years or more minimum warehouse experience an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Good organizing skills.
• Be bondable
• Be familiar with, and in agreement with, Salvation Army Mission Statements.
• Be familiar with local Salvation Army ministries
• The individual in this position will be dealing with the public on a daily basis. As such, the individual will be required to demonstrate a professional attitude commensurate with positive customer service.
• The individual will also be required to lift and move heavy objects
• Flexible and able to work with many groups of people
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• A neat and clean appearance will be expected of the individual.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The job requires a moderate amount of sitting, walking, and keyboarding.  You would occasionally be required to stand, bend, and lift up to 10 pounds.

Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent
• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• Clean drivers abstract
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation.   If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.