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Thank you for your interest in working with the Central Okanagan Food Bank.

 

Please email your application to [email protected] 

Job Title: Food Rescue Driver & Warehouse Team Member
Reports to: Food Rescue Lead, Operations Manager
Position Type: Full Time OR Part Time
Pay: CA$23.00 per hour

Job Summary 

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is seeking a Part-time Food Rescue Driver & Warehouse Team Member to join our West Kelowna/Kelowna team. This role consists of approximately 50% driving duties and 50% warehouse responsibilities. The allocation of these duties may vary based on staffing levels and operational requirements. The role is an essential part in our food recovery and distribution operations. 

Reporting to the Food Rescue Lead, you will safely collect donated and reclaimed food from community partners using a company transit van, 3-ton, or 5-ton truck. You will also assist with warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, food sorting, inventory management, order picking, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This position is critical to ensuring rescued food is handled safely and efficiently while supporting our mission to reduce food waste and feed those in need. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Food Rescue & Transportation 
  • Drive scheduled food rescue routes using a company transit van, 3-ton, or 5-ton truck. 
  • Pick up reclaimed and donated food from community partners throughout the Central Okanagan. 
  • Safely load, unload, and transport food donations. 
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections. 
  • Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure vehicles are fueled and ready for service. 
  • Secure loads in accordance with transportation regulations and safety standards. 
  • Provide professional, courteous customer service while representing the Food Bank in the community. 

 

Warehouse Operations 

  • Receive, unload, and process incoming food donations. 
  • Break down pallets and sort food into designated categories. 
  • Weigh and accurately document food donations. 
  • Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) inventory practices for dry, refrigerated, and frozen products. 
  • Pick and prepare orders for partner agencies and internal distribution. 
  • Restock refrigerators and freezers in the Marketplace. 
  • Assist with shipping and receiving activities. 
  • Operate forklifts and power pallet jacks (where certified and authorized). 
  • Load and unload pallets and organize warehouse inventory. 
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse. 
  • Assist with food sorting, culling, and quality control. 
  • Support other warehouse and operational duties as assigned.  

Team & Communication 

  • Communicate operational concerns and outstanding issues to the Warehouse Lead. 
  • Address routine issues and resolve problems appropriately. 
  • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers. 
  • Follow all Food Bank policies, food safety procedures, and workplace safety requirements. 

Physical Requirements 

This is an active role that requires regular movement throughout the warehouse and distributions center and prolonged periods on your feet.  

The successful candidate must be able to: 

  • Safely lift and carry up to 40 lbs. 
  • Stand and walk for extended periods. 
  • Repeatedly bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull as required. 
  • Work at a sustained pace during busy distribution periods. 
  • Safely perform physical tasks associated with food distribution, hamper building, restocking, and maintaining the distribution floor. 

Qualifications 

  • Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required (Class 3 or Class 1 license considered an asset). 
  • Clean driver’s abstract (must be submitted with application). 
  • Minimum one year of commercial or professional driving experience preferred. 
  • Forklift certification or experience operating forklifts and power pallet jacks is an asset. 
  • Warehouse experience is preferred. 
  • Knowledge of commercial vehicle operation and cargo securement. 
  • Working knowledge of BC road safety regulations. 
  • Strong communication and customer service skills. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 

If you are energetic, dependable, proactive, comfortable getting your hands dirty, and motivated by being part of a team that makes a direct difference in people’s lives, we would like to hear from you. Please email your application to [email protected]