Student Warehouse Associate

5 months ago

Kitchener, Canada The Food Bank of Waterloo Region Full time

**Student Warehouse Associate**

**Warehouse Operations**

**Kitchener, Ontario**

**Department**:Warehouse Operations
**Employment Type**:Hourly Contract (up to 33 hours per week)
**Minimum Experience**:Entry-level

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager

This position is available from mid June to the end of August.

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Warehouse Operations Manager, the Student Warehouse Associate will have a focus on both inbound and outbound food. The Student Warehouse Associate will work closely with volunteers and the warehouse team providing operational support to ensure the timely preparation and staging of perishable and non-perishable food orders for distribution. This role is responsible for a variety of tasks within the warehouse including food handling, food sorting, record keeping, order picking and staging, compost, and waste management. Record keeping will be done using our inventory management system using RF scanners and our warehouse software.

The Student Warehouse Associate will communicate with other member of the team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely fashion, problem solve when issues arise, and develop strong team relationships to effectively assist in operation of our warehouse. Providing exceptional customer service, you will support and direct volunteers in their tasks in the warehouse.

The short-term responsibilities of this role may change from year-to-year, as priorities of The Food Bank change.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Note - specific examples to be defined within annual workplan and may vary year to year._

Managing perishable and non-perishable inventory coming into and out of the building.
- Receiving, unloading, and putting away incoming products into racking and inventory system.
- Restocking product as needed, including in the cooler and freezer areas, following specific food storage guidelines.
- Preparing perishable, frozen, and non-perishable food orders.
- Entering data into the inventory system using a handheld device or computer, ensuring proper rotation of products.
- Checking inventory quality and dates based on Food Banks Canada Guidelines.
- Ensuring inventory system is up to date when receiving, moving, picking, or loading product.

Maintaining a clean, organized, and accessible work area.
- Performing daily sanitizing in both the warehouse and office areas, following established COVID cleaning protocols.

Supporting the various activities and tasks in the warehouse.
- Assisting with special events both onsite and offsite.
- Coordinating tasks and helping to support volunteers.
- Assisting with general warehouse operations as required.

Performing other duties as required.

**Location and Hours**
- The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is located at 50 Alpine Court in Kitchener, Ontario.
- This role is required to be onsite for the work week. Hours of work are generally between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, for up to 33 hours per week

**Re**porting Structure and Working Relationships**
- The Student Warehouse Associate reports to the Warehouse Operations Manager.
- This role is an integral part of our warehouse operation team.
- A significant amount of time in this role is spent working with other Warehouse Associates.

**Qualifications**

EXPERIENCE AND ASSETS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Experience with and/or knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory management systems an asset.
- Experience within the not-for-profit sector is an asset.
- Food Safety Certification an asset.
- First Aid Certification an asset.

**Required Work Capacities (Skills and Abilities)**

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE DEMANDS
- 90% standing or walking on concrete surfaces (indoor and outdoor).
- 10% sitting (including meetings).
- Bending and/or twisting of back and neck.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling from/to floor and from/to/above shoulder of up to 80 lbs on a regular basis.
- Some sustained or awkward positioning.
- Sustained activities requiring far and near vision, computer screens, speaking and hearing.
- Physical environment: indoor warehouse environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise (warehouse equipment and volunteer groups), dust and dirt, and fumes (exhaust).
- Some exposure to minor chemicals (i.e., cleaning agents).
- Superior attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Exceptional communication skills and political acuity with the ability to communicate clearly with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions and resolve issues.
- Adaptability, analytical thinking, and initiative.
- Working closely with colleagues, management, and volunteers.

**Core Competencies**

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