Experience an active warehouse where every day is different! Volunteers support with day-to-day operations by processing food donations, palletizing orders, light cleaning, and so much more!

We are looking for Warehouse Support volunteers to help with a wide variety of tasks that focus on processing donations, palletizing orders, and light cleaning. This is a dynamic role that can change to meet our daily operational needs.Β 

Location: 8345 Winston Street, BurnabyΒ 

Responsibilities:Β Β 

  • Quality check and sort perishable (fresh) and non-perishable (dry) donations;β€―Β 
  • Pack sorted donations into boxes;β€―Β 
  • Palletizing orders for deliveries;β€―Β 
  • Recycle packaging and composting spoiled food;β€―Β Β 
  • Follow composting procedures for organic and ReFeed bins;β€―Β 
  • Organize and repackage sleeves of diapers for orders;β€―Β 
  • Dust the racking and clean (sweep and mop) the floor to ensure functional areas are clean;β€―Β 
  • Understanding and following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment;Β Β 
  • Assist with other warehouse-related duties as assigned by Sort Associates.β€―Β Β 

Required Skills, Abilities, and Experience:Β 

  • Ability to work in a noisy environment, active machinery will be present during the shift;β€―Β 
  • Attention to detail is required for identifying expired or spoiled items;β€―Β 
  • Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively within a team environment;Β 
  • Flexibility to support where needed in a dynamic environment;Β 
  • Efficiency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines to keep operations running smoothly.Β Β 

Physical Requirements:Β 

  • Ability to stand for three hours;β€―Β 
  • Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 30 lbs safely;Β 
  • Contact volunteer@foodbank.bc.ca to discuss accommodations.β€―Β Β 

Age Requirement: Volunteers must be at least 15 years oldΒ 

Shift times: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmΒ