Warehouse Operator

Food Banks Mississauga's vision is A Mississauga where everyone is food secure. We lead our agency network to realize a food-secure Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food.

Job Purpose

As a member of the Warehouse team, this person will collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to manage food donations and distribute food to member agencies, while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This position is responsible for executing day-to-day warehouse activities like receiving, inventory management, picking, and shipping along with assisting volunteers and donors.

Key Performance Areas

• Follow warehouse standard operating procedures (SOPs) and individual checklists including receiving, safe food handling, cold chain, food sortation, waste management, warehouse cleaning, pest management, order picking
  • Properly use inventory system, and track all shipping and receiving activities appropriately
  • Weigh, Receive, and Inspect all inbounds.
  • Weigh all outgoing orders and incoming product donations and purchases and ensure entry into the inventory system
  • Pick agency orders in advance of shipping/pick up deadline, ensuring orders are stored properly until shipped
  • Handle and store incoming products according to Health Canada's food safety and handling regulations (including disposal or quarantine if necessary)
  • Work with driver(s) and driver assistant(s) to load and unload trucks
  • Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks, following proper procedures and safety measures.
  • Conduct routine maintenance checks on equipment and report any malfunctions or issues.
• Greet and assist food donors who come to the warehouse to drop off food donations
• Ensure all areas of the warehouse are free of debris, hazards, and cleaned on a frequent basis. At the end of each day, return all equipment to designated areas and ensure proper recharging procedures
• Report all unsafe situations, practices, and equipment to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• 2+ years' experience in a warehouse environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with warehouse policies and practices such as safe food handling
• Forklift/Raymond Reach/Motorized pallet mover license/certifications desired

Skills, Competencies, and Qualities

• Passion. A passion for mission-driven work and personal values aligned with those of FBM. Concern for and interest in issues of poverty, food security, and/or social justice
• Proactivity/Enthusiasm/Persistence. Act without being told what to do. Passionate and excited about work. Can-do attitude. Ability to work autonomously while being aware of the importance of accountability. Committed to exceeding standards and ongoing improvement
• Communication. Speak, listen, and write English in a clear, confident, respectful, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Relationship Building. Internal and external relationship-building skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with suppliers, staff, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders. Build trust-based relationships, based upon mutual respect, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Technical. Excellent skills in MS Office and/or Google Apps for business; experience with Human Resources Information Systems. Ability to learn new systems quickly. FBM is a cloud-based, paperless environment
• Leadership. Influence, inspire, and motivate others around you to participate and take action. Professional presence, approachable. Self-aware of strengths and weaknesses. Demonstrates integrity.
• Flexibility/Adaptability/Innovation. Flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency. Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Cope effectively with complexity and change. Discover, develop, and promote new ideas, methods, and tools that can benefit FBM and produce reliable outcomes
• Problem-Solving Skills. Assess situations to Problem-solving skills, urgency, and risks, and make clear, timely decisions that are in the best interests of FBM
• Organization. Set goals, implement action plans, document, evaluate, and learn. Committed to exceeding standards. Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Detail-Oriented. Conscientious and high attention to detail. Manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently, with superior organizational skills and an ability to work under deadline

Why Work for Us?

• Be proud of helping to relieve hunger in Mississauga by providing and promoting access to healthy and appropriate food.
• Join a fantastic culture where people laugh a lot, pitch in during those “all-hands-on-deck” times, and enjoy celebrating together at birthdays, holidays, and team outings. We work hard to live our values of Integrity First, Bold Mindset, Respect for All, and Collorbative leadership
• We value the contributions of our staff, so we have a professional workspace, up-to-date technology, and a lunchroom with all the tea or coffee you can drink
• We offer great benefits including 3 weeks paid vacation starting in your first year, RRSP contribution matching, solid health insurance including employee assistance program, free parking, and funding for professional development

Role Details

Relationships: This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor. Frequent interaction with volunteers, donors, and agencies

Position Type: Full-time, occasional evening and weekend work required

Compensation: Starting salary of $45,000 - $48000, plus:

Funding for professional development

Comprehensive benefits plan

Matched group RRSP (after 3 months' employment)

Environment:This role is based from FBM, located at 4544 Eastgate Parkway, Mississauga ON

As part of its commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, FBM encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, and other under-represented communities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.