Swamper

  • Parksville
  • The Salvation Army

Assists Driver with daily food pickups, weighing and processing of daily donations.

Hours :

  • Part-time, temporary, until March 31, 2025 up to 20 hours/week; Monday-Friday, flexible between 7am-12pm (occasionally to do Food Drives pick-ups on Saturdays).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Restocks Food Bank Shelves for shopping program and Share Shelf with food items
  • Rotates food items regularly to guarantee donation freshness in the Share Shelf
  • Keeps donation area neat and clean on a regular basis
  • Sorts, organizes, shelves all food donations according to relative nutritional value, requirements of storage
  • Assembles, lifts and carries food hampers
  • Selects and disposes perishable foods no longer suitable for distribution
  • Maintains general upkeep of the Client Intake area; Food Bank shopping and sorting areas, Sharing Shelf
  • Controls clients in the shopping area to maintain distance requirements, screening procedures
  • Assists driver with donations pick-ups, loading and unloading, weighing
  • In absence of a volunteer driver may drive The Salvation Army vehicle
  • Arranges for discarding of items that are not usable
  • Breaks down carton boxes, brings them to recycle
  • Assist with foods drives from donors (could be on Saturdays)
  • Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Education/Certifications :

  • The successful job applicant will have completed High School.

Experience :

  • Up to six months of prior related experience

Required Skills/Knowledge :

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Ability to manage your time efficiently
  • Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness
  • Awareness of health and safety procedures and proper lifting techniques
  • Valid driver license for commercial vehicle
  • Proof of clean driving record

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES : Physical stamina, agility, frequent twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, kneeling, visual monitoring, time management, attention to detail, ability to work independently, ability to work under pressure.

  • Background check consent
  • A clear vulnerable sector screening
  • A clean drivers abstract
  • Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training

Published

October 3, 2024

Location

Parksville, BC

Job Type

Part-time (Contract)

Ministry Unit/Dept: Mount Arrowsmith Corps Food Bank

Salary Range: $18.25 per hour

Address: 202-180 McCarter Street

Posting Expires: November 4, 2024

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