Jump into a fast-paced warehouse where every day is different! Volunteers help keep daily operations running smoothly, and can include sorting donations, assembling orders, filling snacks bags, and so much more!
Location:
8345 Winston Street, Burnaby
Role Overview:
Looking for Warehouse Support volunteers to sort donations, prep orders, and keep things moving! Work together in an active, fast-paced environment and make a real impact.
Responsibilities:
- Quality checking and sorting perishable and non-perishable donations;
- Packing sorted donations into boxes;
- Palletizing orders for deliveries;
- Following composting procedures;
- Organizing and repackaging diapers for orders;
- Light cleaning to ensure functional areas are clean;
- Understanding and following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment;
- Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned by Sort Associates.
Core Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work in a noisy environment, active machinery will be present during the shift;
- Attention to detail is required for identifying expired or spoiled items;
- Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively within a team environment;
- Flexibility to support where needed in a dynamic environment;
- Efficiency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines to keep operations running smoothly.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for three hours;
- Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 lbs safely;
- Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations.
Age Requirement:
People aged 15+
Schedule:
- Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
