Warehouse Worker/Material Handling: Full Time Temporary Summer Student Position

Temporary, full-time summer position (35 hours/week) at a community-based, non-profit organization focused on addressing food insecurity.

About the role

The Warehouse Worker/Material Handler will gain hands-on experience supporting the day-to-day operations of the Nourishment Centre, including food inventory, warehouse organization, food recovery, and garden maintenance. This role ensures efficient handling and distribution of food resources to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain polite and professional communication through all communication channels
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers
• Enhance the operation of the Nourishment Centre through warehouse duties and client-focused programming
• Assist volunteers with tasks: food sorting, fresh food recovery processing, loading and unloading vehicles, weighing incoming product, utilizing warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack, hamper assembly, organizing and sanitizing
• Assist with the vegetable gardens – working outside, ground preparation, planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and packaging food for distribution
• Assist with food inventory management, including receiving, sorting, and tracking donations
• Support the organization of the warehouse to ensure efficient use of space and accessibility
• Help maintain cleanliness and safety in food storage areas
• Participate in the preparation of food hampers and distribution to clients
• Support general administrative tasks or food recovery efforts as needed
• Support client intake services and administrative staff
• Abide by and uphold safety standards in the workplace, including food safety
• Assist in process documentation
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties/projects as required by the team

Requirements

• Must be a student between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Must have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Willingness to sign a Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends if required

Qualifications

• Professional, polite, and willing to accommodate the needs of the Centre
• Good communication skills – clear written and verbal communication with the ability to interact with staff, volunteers, clients, donors, and the public
• Respect and consideration for others, demonstrating trustworthiness, nonjudgmental attitude, confidentiality, and discretion
• Organization skills – reliable and able to work within guidelines, meet expectations, and accomplish tasks both within a team and unsupervised
• Aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving
• Accuracy in recording and tracking weights of incoming and outgoing food and supplies
• Heavy lifting is required on a regular basis
• Computer skills – proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Canva
• Forklift experience or certification is an asset
• Standard First Aid, CPR & AED is an asset

Pay

Hourly: $19.00

Languages

• Speak English
• Read English
• Write English