Foodbank Warehouse Worker
Description
To assist in the operations of collecting and processing donations to the Vernon Salvation Army, practicing good stewardship of our donated resources.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Processes donated items: unloading, sorting, spacing and loading items
- Creates and maintain donor/donation records and report statistics.
- Replenishes inventory levels based on Supervisor’s directions
- Operates forklift and commercial scale – training will be provided!
- May collect and process goods for emergency and disaster services as assigned (i.e. supply clothing, household goods (may include food) to families as a result of a disaster – flood/fire)
- Works with team members in building safety: including light cleaning, and reporting needed maintenance to supervisor; assists in general cleanup, snow removal, garbage and compost removal.
- Will be responsible for receiving phone calls, receiving donations, handling public inquiries within Vernon Salvation Army’s policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned
HOURS:
- Casual – on call
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Will also consider relevant life experience
- Must be eligible to work in Canada today to apply for this role.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Excellent customer/donor service ethics including the ability to deal with the public in a friendly manner
- A proven ability to work in a team setting as well as a willingness to take personal initiatives
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Universal precautions
- Heavy lifting: able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
- The ability to adapt to change and interruptions to a normal work routine, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- Basic computer skills and some basic knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications
- Forklift operation certification, but will provide training.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.