Job Description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POsition Purpose summary:

This position works for the Food Bank. You must be able to provide support t o Food Bank and Thrift Store. Have organizational skills.

KEY Accountabilities:

BASIC FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with staff and direct volunteers reports to the Community Ministries Director
• Organize the warehouse; ensure rotation and food being moved to the packing room and lobby in a timely manner
• Ensure bins floor cooler and freezer are clean daily and take out garbage
• Ensure that aisles exits and receiving area clear
• Ensure safe handling and use dollies and carts when moving product maintain social distancing no eating etc.
• Ensure the freezer and coolers are organized appropriately so product is accessible and rotated and the temperatures are recorded. Report any deficiencies to Manager
• Ensure the product is available to hamper packers
• Schedule deliveries-Deliver Hampers when required.
• Transport large items to the dump.
• Work with Recycling products
• Other Duties as assigned
• Driving Forklift required-

Health & Safety:

• Ensure Safe work practices when using all equipment
• Ensure cleaning and Housekeeping standards are met
• Ensure all pick up and deliveries are being done in a safe manner and recorded
• The job requires you to be able to walk lift push and pull up to 50 pounds often. Use of dollies carts and pallet jacks.

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Governance Boards and Councils:

Internal:

External:

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Reports directly to Community Ministries Director
• Direct reports: none

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

None

Working Conditions:

Driving Delivery Vehicle to pick up food throughout the city. lifting up to 50 lbs. at shoulder level often. Pushing and pulling of food on pallet jack. Some Truck driving and Forklift Operation. Represents the salvation army during pick up and drop off

The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Armys Mission Statement in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:

• Class 5 Driver License (Drivers Abstract Required)
• Grade 12 Preferred
• Forklift operations certificate an asset (will Train)

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

• Be bondable
• Be familiar with and in agreement with Salvation Army Mission Statements.
• Be familiar with local Salvation Army ministries
• The individual in this position will be dealing with the public on a daily basis. As such the individual will be required to demonstrate a professional attitude commensurate with positive customer service.
• The individual will also be required to lift and move heavy objects
• Flexible and able to work with many groups of people
• Good Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• A neat and clean appearance will be expected of the individual

Skills and Capabilities

• Good Organizational skills.
• Multi tasker
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army in its sole discretion (i.e. The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $17.85 to $18.58 with a maximum of $22.29.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Job Tags

Full time, Bank staff, Live out, Local area, Flexible hours,

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