Part-Time Food Bank Associate

Position Type: Part-Time, 21 hours/week

Location: On-site, The Exchange, 55 Healey Rd. Unit 1, Bolton, ON

Deadline to Apply: January 26, 2024

Agency Overview: Throughout the entirety of the Town of Caledon, Caledon Community Services (CCS) is helping shape the future of a caring and engaged Caledon community. Our social service programs address community needs in a uniquely challenging and increasingly diverse GTA community. CCS is home to Caledon’s only accessible transportation program, the Exchange Community Hub that includes food supports and a range of activities, the Caledon Specialist Clinic, and personal support services for seniors. We offer settlement services and language classes for newcomers and comprehensive employment services for job seekers and local businesses. We provide paid training programs for Caledon youth as well as exciting internships and volunteer opportunities. Finally, we invite the community to shop at Evolve, a retail shopping destination. We host a variety of fundraising events annually. We invite you to volunteer with us. Proceeds raised support service delivery for many of our programs. The breadth of our services makes for compelling opportunities to attract new friends and raise support for our work. Learn more at ccs4u.org.

Our Customer Service Vision: Making it Easy to Ask, Participate and Give

Position Overview: The Foodbank Associate role is ideal for those who love to work independently and stay active, while being supported by a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The Foodbank Associate, under the direction of the Manager, Exchange Community Animation, will be responsible for assisting in overall operations of the Food Bank warehouse. This includes donation retrieval, receiving and storage, preparing and distributing client food orders, tracking inventory, and cleanliness/organization of the warehouse, equipment and supplies.

Position Deliverables/Accountabilities: Under the general direction of the Manager, Exchange Community Animation, the incumbent will:

· Pick up food donations throughout various Caledon locations;

· Receive/unload donations from community and corporate donors;

· Ensure donations are stored in appropriate areas;

· Ensure client food orders are accurately and efficiently picked and identified to avoid discrepancies;

· Work safely and efficiently while adhering to all company and health and safety policies and procedures;

· Proactively maintain the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse;

· Ensure accurate recording of all food acquisition and distribution data in the warehouse database;

· Ensure adherence to proper practices for perishable food products (FIFO-First in First Out);

· Provide guidance to warehouse volunteers when required;

· Performs general warehouse duties and assists other departments, as required;

· Assists with opening and / or closing procedures including being a Key Holder for the facility;

· Participates in regular mandatory staff meetings and training as required;

· Additional hours may be required in peak season.

Qualification Criteria:

· Minimum High School or equivalent;

· 1 – 2 years’ experience;

· Previous experience working in warehouse receiving, distribution or food retail;

· Knowledge of the warehouse operations an asset;

· Understanding of and ability to adhere to safe work practices (i.e. health and safety, safe food storage);

· Ability to maintain a clean and orderly workspace;

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.;

· Ability to bend/crouch, and safely use ladders in order to retrieve materials and products;

· Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures;

· Effective Communicator; Excellent verbal communication skills and comfortable interacting with the public;

· Committed to working with a team to build a great customer experience;

· Passionate about helping others

· Reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with clear driving record;

· Ability to drive in all seasons;

· First Aid/CPR certification or be willing to be certified;

· MS Office 365 (web) experience required;

· Access to a personal device (smart phone or tablet) is required for periodic, two-factor authentication using the Microsoft Authenticator App when signing into CCS networks/cloud environment as part of I.T. security protocols ;

· Satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Interested applicants can apply by forwarding an updated resume and cover letterby the deadline.Please cite competition #24-01.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only be contacting those selected to attend an interview. CCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from qualified individuals from diverse groups including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity and other grounds identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CCS will provide information and/or accommodation pertaining to this job posting and/or the recruitment process in an accessible manner upon request.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 21 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• related: 1 year (required)
• MSO 365 web: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid CPR Certification (required)
• G Driver's License, reliable vehicle, automobile insurance (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bolton, ON L7E 5A2 (required)

Work Location: In person