Food Bank Warehouse Worker

Job Responsibility: Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. : Position Purpose summary: This position works for the Food Bank. You must be able to provide support to Food Bank and Thrift Store. Have organizational skills. KEY Accountabilities:

• Ensure all pick up and deliveries are being done in a safe manner, and recorded
• Work with staff and direct volunteers reports to the Food Bank Supervisor
• 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 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.
• Ensure the freezer and coolers are organized appropriately so product is accessible and rotated and the temperatures are recorded. Report any deficiencies to Manager
• Ensure the product is available to hamper packers
• Schedule deliveries-Deliver Hampers when needed
• Ensure cleaning and Housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure Safe work practices when using all equipment.
• Transport large items to the dump.
• Work with Recycling products
• Other Duties as assigned
• Driving Forklift required
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
• Reports directly to Community Ministry Director
• Direct reports: None
The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct. education and experience Qualifications: Education, Qualifications and Certifications:
• 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 and delivery experience an asset -1-2 years Truck delivery and pick up and asset
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements Skills and Capabilities
• 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 -Good Organizational skills
• 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.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $18.58 with a maximum of $22.29. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role. The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.