Foodbank Packer & Sorter – Hamilton

Hamilton

Organisation St Vincent de Paul – Vinnie’s Food Hub
Category Food Services
Hours Working Hours

You will be working with other team members to make sure that donated food is recorded, quality checked, safely sorted and stored, and ready to give to those who need it most. Your work ensures we provide a quality service to our community. The big picture is that food waste is reduced and people are well fed.

Tasks include:

  • Putting together food parcels and distributing
  • Responding to food deliveries in a timely manner
  • Providing accurate reporting and record keeping (Stock control)
  • Safely storing food in freezers / shelves
  • Doing quality assurance checks – food packaging, replenishing stock and using best judgment
  • Cleaning and sanitising food sorting surfaces and floors after each food sorting session.

Requirements:

  • Have a good standard of conversational English, must be reliable and punctual.
  • Able to work in a team environment of 2-3 (Must be a team player).
  • Physically fit and able to carry loads of 10-20kg.
  • Must work safely and efficiently when handling, sorting and packing donated food items.
  • Basic understanding and adherence to New Zealand food safety requirements.
  • All volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

A full orientation to this role will be provided and will cover any health and safety requirements.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • At least ONE shift per week, with the option to do more (if you have availability).
  • Shifts operate: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10 am to 1 pm.

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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