Warehouse & Delivery Assistant
GCHCEMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, 6 month contract HOURS/WEEK: up to 28 hours per week What We Live By: Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing Our Mission: We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all Our Values: Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as: Homeless or at risk of homelessness Living on low income Newcomers to Canada with language barriers Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues Having moderate to severe disabilities Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis Black, mixed race and racialized populations Experiencing intersectional oppression 2SLGBTQIA+ Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles The SEED's Vision: Everyone in Guelph-Wellington has enough good food to be well. The SEED's Mission: To run programs and social enterprises that increase physical and financial access to nutritious food among people facing food insecurity. The Warehouse and Delivery Associate plays an important role in the SEED's food distribution network, helping ensure nutritious food reaches community organizations, schools, and households throughout Guelph, Wellington, and Dufferin. Working from The SEED Community Food Warehouse, volunteers support the receiving, preparation, loading, and delivery of food, including grocery orders for Fresh Food Rx participants. By assisting with the safe and efficient movement of food from the warehouse to the community, the Warehouse and Delivery Associates help increase food access and strengthen local food food security for those who need it most. Principal Job Duties: Deliver food to community organizations, schools, and Fresh Food Rx participants along established routes. Receive incoming food and warehouse shipments, verify quantities and quality against orders and invoices, and communicate any discrepancies. Assist with inventory management, including maintaining accurate inventory counts and updating product information as required. Pickups and deliveries with partner organizations in Etobicoke, requiring regular highway driving and strict adherence to all traffic laws, safety procedures, and MTO regulations Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment, including stacking skids, sweeping, and managing garbage, recycling, and compost procedures. Welcome and assist volunteers, delivery drivers, partner organizations, and visitors by answering questions and providing guidance. Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, electric pallet carts, manual pump carts, and industrial floor sweepers (training provided). Serve as a keyholder when required, completing warehouse opening and closing procedures, including door checks, alarms, and lighting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of Food Insecurity: Knowledge of the causes and effects of food insecurity, particularly within the Guelph-Wellington community. Availability: Available to work 21 hours per week on a regular, ongoing basis. Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays, some mornings with an earlier start time. Valid G Driver's license Criminal record check Able to lift up to 50lbs consistently A working understanding of Excel and Word software Ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as individually Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices Punctual and reliable We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.gchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements. Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and…