Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant

Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant

Full-time position – 42.5 hours per week

What is a Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant

As a member of the Warehouse and Logistics team, the Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant plays an important role, establishing positive working relationships with member agencies and donors, while providing a valuable service of picking up and delivering food and other goods. In the warehouse, the Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant is responsible for organizing and preparing orders with the help of our amazing volunteer teams. Regular working hours are from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be required based on organizational need.

What does a Food Distributor/Warehouse Assistant do?

• Works in both warehouse and driving roles, dividing time as operational demands require.
• Delivers weekly orders to member agencies; unloads food and goods by pallet jack or hand cart at member agencies; makes certain that perishable food is maintained at its proper temperature
• Ensures all the food and goods are collected/delivered in a safe, hygienic, efficient manner
• Picks up perishable and non-perishable food and other goods from donor locations; records details of pick up and loads food and goods onto truck; delivers to the warehouse or to member agency
• Unloads and records details of food delivery and other goods at the warehouse
• Cleans interior and exterior of trucks on a regular basis; safety checks vehicles daily
• Contributes to the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse area
• Reports motor vehicle maintenance and refrigeration maintenance requirements to the Manager of Warehouse and Logistics; adheres to Feed Nova Scotia vehicle use policy at all times
• Assists with the receiving (checking for quality, quantity, temperature, damages, and condition of delivery), processing (unload, label, and store) incoming product and entry into inventory database
• Support the sorting and repacking of food for distribution
• Performs weekly audits of inventory and makes changes as necessary
• Assists with training and supervising groups of volunteers in the warehouse
• Prepares orders for delivery; packs, labels, wraps, and prepares shipping documents; assist with loading
• Enters data and transactions into Warehouse Inventory Management System
• Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Class 3 Driver’s License, with airbrake endorsement
• Minimum 5 years of experience driving commercial delivery vehicles
• Clean driver’s abstract, with a clear history of prioritizing safety
• Reliable and punctual team player
• Strong attention to detail; good time management skills
• Able to consistently lift 50lbs/25kg
• High degree of sociability; positive, outgoing personality with great customer service skills
• Ability to operate a pallet jack in the warehouse and on a truck/power lift gate
• Ability to operate a forklift or willingness to obtain certification
• Previous experience in supply chain management, warehouse logistics or distribution considered an asset
• Safety conscious people person who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook) required
• Database experience considered an asset
• High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality standards
• Centers equity, diversity, and inclusion in their work

Compensation

• The salary range for this position is $60,059 to $70,658 annual paid out biweekly.
• Additional benefits include: 15 days’ vacation and 15 days PTO, accrued monthly, RRSP matching program, Health & Dental benefits and EAP.

Application Instructions

This position will be posted until filled. Resumes will be reviewed and interviews arranged as received.

For your application to be considered, please ensure that it includes the following:

• Cover letter introducing yourself that clearly indicates how you meet the requirements of this position
• Resume focusing on your interest in and alignment with the role, highlighting relevant skills and experience.

As a final step in the selection process, any short-listed candidate(s) will be asked to spend a day on route with one of our current Food Distributors, to gain a better understanding and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the role. Any candidates who participate in the day on the road will be compensated for their time at the hourly rate equivalent to the baseline salary for this position.

Summary

At Feed Nova Scotia, we prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, understanding its critical role in driving innovation and fostering a sense of belonging. Our commitment extends to creating a work environment that authentically represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all interested individuals, placing a particular emphasis and priority for candidates from historically excluded groups. We actively encourage submissions from those identifying as African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq, Black, racialized, Indigenous/First Nation, a person with disability, 2SLGBTQIA+, and newcomers to Canada. We invite you to share this information in your cover letter or resume, and we invite you to express your pronouns.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,059.00 to $70,658 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50lbs/25kgs consistently

Experience:

class 3 drivers license with airbrake: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Class 3 License (required)
• Air Brake Endorsement (required)

Work Location: In person
Company DescriptionFood is not the solution to food insecurity.

But people need support today. Knowing this, we collect and distribute approximately three million kilograms of food annually to 140 member food banks, meal programs, and shelters across the province. We also support our member agencies as they build capacity to serve their communities. While we help Nova Scotians meet a very basic need, we're raising awareness of the root causes of food insecurity--things like systemic racism, low wages, inadequate income support, and unaffordable housing. And we're advocating for sustainable, policy-based solutions that will allow everyone to live a life of dignity and leave no one relying on charitable band-aids to address human rights.

We first opened our doors in 1984 as the Metro Food Bank Society, with the mandate to provide emergency food relief within Metro Halifax. The volunteer staff served 12 member food banks and meal programs. In 2002, at the request of our member agencies, Metro Food Bank Society became the umbrella organization for food banks across the province. In 2005, we rebranded as Feed Nova Scotia.

After 40 years in operation, and now supporting 140 member agencies, we recognize the need is growing and we can’t feed our way out of it. While we continue to address food insecurity by supplying emergency food support, we're also working with partners in communities across Nova Scotia to find long-term solutions to hunger and poverty in Nova Scotia.

VISION
A province where everyone has the ability to choose and access the food they want and need.

PURPOSE
Achieve food sovereignty and food justice to advance social equity.

MISSION
We partner to create systemic changes, while responding to the immediate need for dignified, secure, and just access to food.

Overview:
Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Founded: 1984
Company size: 11-50 employees
Phone 9024571900Company DescriptionFood is not the solution to food insecurity.\r\n\r\nBut people need support today. Knowing this, we collect and distribute approximately three million kilograms of food annually to 140 member food banks, meal programs, and shelters across the province. We also support our member agencies as they build capacity to serve their communities. While we help Nova Scotians meet a very basic need, we're raising awareness of the root causes of food insecurity--things like systemic racism, low wages, inadequate income support, and unaffordable housing. And we're advocating for sustainable, policy-based solutions that will allow everyone to live a life of dignity and leave no one relying on charitable band-aids to address human rights. \r\n\r\nWe first opened our doors in 1984 as the Metro Food Bank Society, with the mandate to provide emergency food relief within Metro Halifax. The volunteer staff served 12 member food banks and meal programs. In 2002, at the request of our member agencies, Metro Food Bank Society became the umbrella organization for food banks across the province. In 2005, we rebranded as Feed Nova Scotia.\r\n\r\nAfter 40 years in operation, and now supporting 140 member agencies, we recognize the need is growing and we can’t feed our way out of it. While we continue to address food insecurity by supplying emergency food support, we're also working with partners in communities across Nova Scotia to find long-term solutions to hunger and poverty in Nova Scotia.\r\n\r\nVISION\r\nA province where everyone has the ability to choose and access the food they want and need.\r\n\r\nPURPOSE\r\nAchieve food sovereignty and food justice to advance social equity.\r\n\r\nMISSION\r\nWe partner to create systemic changes, while responding to the immediate need for dignified, secure, and just access to food.\r\n\r\nOverview:\r\nIndustry: Non-profit Organizations\r\nFounded: 1984\r\nCompany size: 11-50 employees\r\nPhone 9024571900