Sorter
Edmonton’s Food Bank utilizes trained volunteers to sort, check, and properly store millions of kilograms of donated non-perishable food. Once processed, these items are organized and distributed to the hamper line or partner agencies.
What you'll do
Yearly, over 5 million kilograms of food is collected by Edmonton's Food Bank. Sorters are responsible for going through all non-perishable donations and checking the condition of the packaging and the best before dates. Once the food is checked, it is organized and stored appropriately to be redistributed
Qualifications
Minimum age
Youth aged 12 and older are welcome to volunteer, volunteers under 15 must be accompanied by an adult supervisor (18+)
Independent and driven
Mature and able to work with minimal supervision
Social skills
Enjoy working as a team, with our volunteers and staff, in a busy environment
Attention to detail
Volunteers in this position must have a high level of attention to detail
Location
Comfortable working in a warehouse setting
Reliability
Reliable, trustworthy, patient, punctual, and empathetic
Physical requirements
Good physical health as lifting and bending may be required. Being able to lift a minimum of 15 kg (33 lbs.) is an asset
