Warehouse Operator - Mississauga, Canada - The Mississauga Food Bank

The Mississauga Food Bank

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Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Warehouse Operator

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives by helping to build A Mississauga Where No One Goes Hungry? If you are looking for a great job that offers meaningful work, an incredible work environment and culture, you enjoy celebrating accomplishments with your co-workers, and plenty of coffee and tea, look no further.

Come join The Mississauga Food Bank

The Mississauga Food Bank's (TMFB) vision is a Mississauga where no one goes hungry. We have been relieving hunger by providing and promoting access to healthy food since 1986.

Job Purpose

As a member of the Warehouse team, this person will collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to manage food donations and distribute food to member agencies, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

What You'll Do

Adhere to warehouse SOPs and individual checklists including receiving, safe food handling, cold chain, food sortation, waste management, warehouse cleaning, pest management, order picking
Properly use the inventory system, and track all shipping and receiving activities appropriately
Weigh all outgoing orders and incoming product donations and purchases and ensure entry into the inventory system
Pick agency orders in advance of shipping/pick up deadline, ensuring orders are stored properly until shipped
Handle and store incoming products according to Health Canada's food safety and handling regulations (including disposal or quarantine if necessary)
Work with driver(s) and driver assistant(s) to load and unload trucks
Greet and assist food donors who come to the warehouse to drop off food donations
Ensure all areas of the warehouse are free of debris, and hazards, and cleaned on a frequent basis. At the end of each day, return all equipment to designated areas and ensure proper recharging procedures
Report all unsafe situations, practices, and equipment to Warehouse Supervisor
Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience You'll Bring

2+ years' experience in a warehouse environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Familiarity with warehouse policies and practices such as safe food handling
Forklift/Raymond Reach/Motorized pallet mover license/certifications desired

Skills, Competencies, and Qualities

Passion. A passion for missiondriven work and personal values aligned with those of TMFB. Concern for and interest in issues of poverty, food security, and/or social justice
Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to do. Passionate and excited about work. Cando attitude. Ability to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability
Technical. Computer proficiency with skills in MS Office and/or Google Apps and inventory management systems. TMFB is a cloudbased, paperless environment.
Flexibility/adaptability. Flexible, versatile, and tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
Problem-Solving skills. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear, timely decisions which are in the best interests of TMFB
Communication. Speak, listen, and write in a clear, respectful, and timely manner using appropriate communication tools
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to manually lift up to 50lbs

What We Offer

3 weeks of paid vacation that increases after 2 years of service
12 days of paid sick time
Paid wellness days
Funding for professional development
Equitable and culturally diverse work environment
Comprehensive benefits plan with no waiting period
Matched group RRSP (after 3 months of employment)
Other employee incentives are offered.

Role Details

Relationships:

This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor. Frequent interaction with volunteers, donors, and agencies

Position Type:

Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required

Compensation
Starting salary of $40,000 - $45000

Funding for professional development
Comprehensive benefits plan
Matched group RRSP (after 3 months employment)

Environment:

We value the contributions of our staff, so we have a professional workspace, up-to-date technology, and a lunchroom with all the tea or coffee you can drink The staff team laughs a lot, pitches in during those "all-hands-on-deck" times, and enjoys celebrating at outings a couple of times a year.