Food Bank Warehouse Worker

The Salvation Army; Penticton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Penticton is seeking a dedicated Food Bank Support Staff member. Responsibilities include organizing warehouse items, ensuring food safety, and scheduling deliveries. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a valid Class 5 driver license, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The salary range for this position is between $17.85 and $22.29 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be bondable and familiar with Salvation Army Mission Statements.
• Willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Organize the warehouse and ensure food is moved timely.
• Schedule deliveries and transport large items.
• Ensure safety standards are met while using equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to lift and move heavy objects

Multitasking

Customer service orientation

Education

Class 5 Driver License

Grade 12 Preferred

Forklift operations certificate

Tools

Pallet jack

Delivery vehicle

Job description

Who We Are

The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda for more than 130 years. We help more than 2 million people each year by providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, and support those experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. 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.

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary

This position works for the Food Bank. You must be able to provide support to the Food Bank and Thrift Store. Have organizational skills.

Key Accountabilities

Basic Functions / Responsibilities

• Work with staff and direct volunteers reporting to the Community Ministries Director
• Organize the warehouse; ensure rotation and that food is moved to the packing room and lobby in a timely manner
• Ensure bins, floor, cooler, and freezer are cleaned daily and take out garbage
• Ensure aisles, exits, and receiving area are clear
• Ensure safe handling and use of dollies and carts when moving product; maintain social distancing, no eating, etc.
• Ensure the freezer and coolers are organized so product is accessible and rotated; temperatures are recorded. Report any deficiencies to Manager
• Ensure product is available to hamper packers
• Schedule deliveries and deliver hampers when required
• Transport large items to the dump
• Work with recycling products
• Other duties as assigned
• Driving forklift required

Health & Safety

• Ensure safe work practices when using all equipment
• Ensure cleaning and housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure all pickups and deliveries are done in a safe manner and recorded
• The job requires the ability to walk, lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds; use of dollies, carts and pallet jacks

Critical Relationship Management

Governance Boards and Councils

Internal

External

Managerial Responsibility

• Reports directly to Community Ministries Director
• Direct reports: none

Financial and Materials Management

None

Working Conditions

Driving delivery vehicle to pick up food throughout the city; lifting up to 50 lbs at shoulder level often; pushing and pulling of food on pallet jack. Some truck driving and forklift operation. Represents The Salvation Army during pick up and drop off.

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

• Class 5 Driver License (Driver’s Abstract Required)
• Grade 12 Preferred
• Forklift operations certificate an asset (will train)

Experience and Skills

• Be bondable
• Be familiar with, and in agreement with, the Salvation Army Mission Statements
• Be familiar with local Salvation Army ministries
• Be able to deal with the public on a daily basis with a professional attitude suitable for positive customer service
• Be able 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 is expected

Skills and Capabilities

• Good organizational skills
• Multitasking
• Willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks as required by The Salvation Army, including providing an original copy of a background check

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 [e-mail] if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.