Position Details
Position Title: Volunteer Food Sorter
Supervisor: Warehouse Coordinator
Purpose: To help the Ottawa Food Bank efficiently and effectively organize food for distribution to our agencies across the city.
Time Commitment: Flexible. When available, shifts run morning or afternoons, Monday to Friday
Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities
- Unpack donated food
- Categorize and box donated food
- Check quality of product
- Check expiration and best before dates on food products
- Carry boxes to corresponding pallets
- Keep sorting table area clean and tidy
- Follow the direction of Warehouse Coordinator
Qualifications, Skills, & Requirments
- Able to read, write and identify product categories
- Able to lift 20 lbs beneficial, but not necessary
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Able to work with a diverse group of individuals
- Must follow directions of the warehouse staff
Health & Safety Requirements
- Due to health and safety regulations, volunteers are not permitted to use equipment
- Closed-toed shoes must be worn at all times
- Cell phones and ear phones are not permitted in warehouse
The minimum age permitted in the warehouse is 14 years, with parental or guardian permission
Benefit to You
You’re helping get our neighbours beyond hunger, hands on, in a friendly environment.
Benefit to the Ottawa Food Bank
Invaluable. Every donated item is hand sorted by our volunteers – we would not be able to do this without you.
