Job Posting - Warehouse Assistant

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Assistant supports the North York Harvest Food Bank’s operations team, working with colleagues to ensure product is moved on and off trucks, around the warehouse and orders packed.

Reporting Relationship:

The Warehouse Assistant reports to the Senior Manager, Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Loading and unloading trucks
  2. Making up agency orders based on established guidelines; wrapping and labelling products
  3. Manual physical lifting of food, household goods and packaged boxes
  4. Assist with delivery and pick ups as needed
  5. Weigh and record incoming and outgoing food; participate in inventory control
  6. Assist the Operations Supervisor in maintaining accurate and up-to-date files and records; some data entry as needed
  7. Collaborate with warehouse team and the rest of the NYH team
  8. Maintain and clean warehouse regularly
  9. Focus on and execute safe work practices to achieve a safe work environment
  10. Participate in food sorting in accordance with food safety guidelines, as needed
  11. Assist with special events as needed
  12. Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

  1. Interest in working in a busy warehouse; previous experience an asset
  2. Desire to work in an environment dealing with hunger, food security and/or poverty and servicing low-income, diverse and multicultural clients an asset
  3. Some experience using warehouse equipment preferred (training provided)
  4. Basic English comprehension, verbally and in reading
  5. Organized and punctual; works well in a fast paced environment
  6. Hardworking and reliable team player
  7. Willingness to pitch in
  8. Basic computer skills, especially with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, an asset
  9. Valid driver’s licence an asset
  10. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Hours, Length of Contract and Compensation:
30 hours per week at $12.50/hour for 52 weeks

Candidates must be in receipt of Ontario Works (OW)

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Lawrence Heights neighbourhood.

North York Harvest Food Bank encourages members from equity seeking groups to submit applications. Only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to brendon [at] northyorkharvest [dot] com or fax (416) 635-5599.