Warehouse and Meal Program Support

**REACH OUT CENTER WAREHOUSE / KITCHEN SUPPORT**

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Site Supervisor in this contracted role, you will provide support for the Food Bank, Meal Program and other programs and objectives of the Reach Out Center.

**OUR MISSION**

To help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of life

**OUR VISION**

Port Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potential

**OUR VALUES**

We provide help without judgement

We are accountable to one another

We treat everyone with respect

We work collaboratively together

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- Work under the direction of the site supervisor in both the warehouse and commercial kitchen settings at our Food Bank.
- Receive, sort, count, weigh, label, pack and unpack, portion dry goods, quality-checking and distributing donations ( pulling, pushing, lifting, tracking, receiving of donations)
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand
- Maintain inventory and assist in managing the flow and distribution of food/ donations through the programs
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research when required
- Mentor and communicate information on policy, procedures, rules, job duties and health and safety to volunteers and students
- Perform tasks related to upkeep of equipment, grounds and facilities sweeping, mopping, cleaning and general site maintenance
- Perform administrative duties such as filing, record keeping, inventory tracking, timesheets
- Attend/ participate in fundraising Meal Program/Food Bank activities and community events during evenings and or/weekends when required
- Answer phone calls and provide direction/ support and referrals to those seeking information about Port Cares services
- Provide support in the commercial kitchen assisting with food preparation, portioning, cleaning and maintaining the commercial kitchen and dining hall
- Clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment and appliances
- Cleaning of food preparation & serving areas, assist with distribution of community meals, dishwashing and sanitizing kitchen
- Work collaboratively with Port Cares team members, students, clients and volunteers.
- Perform regular inspections of the food and supplies storage area ensuring all areas are stocked and maintained
- Report all health and safety concerns to site supervisor
- Assist with laundry, sweeping, mopping, waste management and all other duties required
- Ensure that all work is completed in a safe and timely manner
- Respect and follow all Port Cares policies and procedures

**SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED**
- 3-5 years of experience preferably in warehouse/ kitchen setting
- Secondary school diploma
- **Valid driver’s license** and ability to travel locally and provide a **clear driver’s abstract**:

- **Current Fork Life Certificate** and **Safe Food Handling Certificate **is a major asset.
- Ability to work in a team setting with staff and volunteers
- Self-managed, demonstrates initiative and ability to multi-task
- Must be able to lift approximately **50 lbs** as well as push, pull, bend, carry, stand for an extended period of time
- Must be able to handle minor tools and machinery where applicable
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated responsibility, maturity and leadership abilities
- Understand the importance of proper inventory handling (Example: FIFO)
- Non-judgmental/respect and sensitivity for individual cultural, educational and social uniqueness and diversity
- Ability to maintain confidentiality for all community members accessing services from Port Cares
- Technical aptitude, mechanically inclined with good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Willingness to work flexible hours with fundraising events
- Willingness to perform all other duties as required

**Salary**: From $17.89 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently, masks are still required within our warehouse and facilities. Fully vaccinated (2 doses) is also still a requirement within our facilities.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Port Colborne, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you currently have your full G license?
- Are you willing to and able to provide a valid Police Check and clear Drivers Abstract upon hire?
- Do you currently have previously required COVID19 vaccinations (two first doses, or full vaccinated according to Health Canada)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: One location