Join us for another busy harvest season as we quality check and package boxes of fresh produce!

Location:

8345 Winston Street, Burnaby

Role Overview:

Help sort bulk produce into smaller boxes for distribution — a great workout and team-building experience!

Responsibilities:

• Take produce from bulk totes and repackage into cardboard boxes;
• Quality check donated perishables by adhering to GVFB food safety practices;
• Discard of any spoiled products into ReFeed bins;
• Move pallets with a manual pallet jack (training provided onsite);
• Safely handle spoiled food items, which could involve dealing with mold;
• Efficiently complete other food sort-related tasks as assigned by the Sort Associate.

Core Skills and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented to ensure that food is accurately quality checked;
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines;
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely manner;
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a group.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for three hours;
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift materials (up to 40lbs) safely;
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks.

Age Requirement:

People aged 15+

Maximum Group Size:

8 people

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Opportunities are based on donations received
• If you want to bring a group of 10-15 people, please contact us at groupvolunteering@foodbank.bc.ca