Fresh Food Packer

(Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution)

Position ID: V-HVC0092
Last Full Update: 25 Jan 2024

Opportunity Details: Fresh Food Packer

Contact Erin Vandenberg, Manager - Volunteer Services, Food for Life; Phone: 905-635-1106 ext 224; Email: volunteer@foodforlife.ca
Duties

Packing and sorting fresh food into crates that will be distributed to our community partners and neighbours in need. Some heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) required; participating in a temperature controlled Pack Room. Closed-toe shoes required.

Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Donations - Food, Fresh Items ; Food Services / Nutrition ; Holiday / Festive Volunteering ; Manual Labour / Physical Labour ; Poverty & Homelessness ; Program Coordination / Support ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory ; Social Interaction ; Youth Engagement
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Preferred commitment - one shift per week for minimum 3 months
Interaction Level Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Partially Accessible
Location 2258 Mountainside Dr, Burlington
Number of Positions Burlington: 10 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training on the job
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Not Required

Agency Details: Food for Life Canada, Food Collection and Distribution

Office Phone 905-635-1106
E-Mail info@foodforlife.ca
Website www.foodforlife.ca
Address & Map
2258 Mountainside Dr
Burlington, ON L7P 1B7
 
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