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Loaves and Fishes is responsible for getting food to those who need it in Nanaimo and beyond. Our warehouse is the main hub of our operations. We need help in our warehouse. There are a variety of tasks that we need done every day. Duties include: •unloading trucks •moving food around on pallet jacks •washing dirty bins •sorting food (including separating good food from rotten food) •explaining tasks to volunteers •lifting boxes of food •assembling hampers for our clients •sorting empties. The right candidate needs to have a positive attitude and be prepared to put in a solid effort every day. We have a lot of tasks that need to be done and we need someone who enjoys working hard and is adaptable - priorities may change through the day and we need someone who can roll with the changes. If you like to work hard in a fast paced environment, this is the job for you this summer! The right candidate will get the opportunity to learn new skills such as how to drive the forklift and driving our trucks once the candidate shows they are a good fit. Full availability is a must, the right candidate will regularly be working weekends, and a mix of shifts from early in the morning to midafternoon.
Qualifications & Experience
•Positive attitude with a strong work ethic •Physically able to lift boxes, move products, and perform repetitive tasks in a warehouse environment •Able to stand, walk, bend, and work on your feet for extended periods •Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with changing priorities •Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain full availability, including weekends and varying shifts •Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team •Strong communication skills and comfortable assisting volunteers and clients •Adaptable and willing to learn new tasks each day •Commitment to respectful service and supporting the community Assets (not required but considered an advantage) •Previous warehouse, retail, labor, food service, or volunteer experience •Experience using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment •Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract •First Aid certification •Experience working with the public or in a nonprofit environment