Career Opportunities

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Warehouse Assistant to support our daily warehouse operations, inventory organization, and food distribution efforts. In this hands-on role, you will play a crucial part in staging and loading food supplies while acting as a welcoming point of contact for our community partners. The ideal candidate is physically capable, safety-minded, customer-service oriented, and willing to operate or learn to operate warehouse equipment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Staging & Loading:

  • Safely stack, stage, and organize food products onto pallets and carts.

  • Accurately prepare food supplies for scheduled distribution.

  • Safely load/unload items into transport vehicles and partners' vehicles.

• Equipment & Inventory Operations:

  • Operate a forklift to move heavy pallets, stack inventory, and transport materials throughout the warehouse(s) safely.

  • Assist with organizing inventory to ensure efficient storage, clear walkthroughs, accurate stock counts and ensuring alignment with food safe principles.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment by adhering to all warehouse safety guidelines.

  • Accurately record all data for in-coming and out-going products

• Community Engagement & Service:

  • Warmly greet community partners upon arrival

  • Communicate clearly and professionally to coordinate pickups and answer partner questions.

  • Assist partners with loading their supplies efficiently and courteously.

  • Support food bank and/or partner-initiated events and fundraisers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical Capability:

  • Ability to comfortably lift, carry, push, and pull up to 48 lbs on a regular basis throughout your shift.

  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and walk for extended periods in a warehouse environment.

• Vehicle and Equipment Operation:

  • Must hold a Class 5 drivers license with a clean driving record

  • Prior experience operating a pallet jack, power pallet jack and power pallet stacker.

  • Forklift experience and certification.

  • Candidates without prior experience must demonstrate a strong willingness and capability to undergo training and learn equipment operation.

• Computer and Technical Skills

  • Basic computer proficiency with strong attention to detail when logging incoming/outgoing product, stock counts and partner distribution records.

  • Proficiency and professionalism with emails and document creation.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication via email and text.

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • Friendly, approachable, and community-focused demeanor.

• Work Ethic & Attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality.

  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

 

Schedule and Availability

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm with availability for weekends and statutory holidays as needed to support food bank operations.

 

Pre-Employment Screening

• Criminal Record Check:  Due to the nature of our operations and direct involvement with the community, a clean record check is a mandatory requirement for employment at Lake Country Food Assistance Society.

 

Wages and Benefits

• Starting rate: $20.00/hr. Upon successful completion of 3 months, the wage will be increased to $22.00/hr.

• Benefits package: health and dental benefits will be offered after 3 months of continuous employment.

 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief letter of interest outlining their qualifications to: lakecountry.foodbank@gmail.com

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Please include "Warehouse Assistant Application" in the email subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.