JOB POSTING

Position: Organic Produce Basket Packer
Organization: Ottawa Organics
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

We are looking for a creative foodie to help us pack our organic food baskets for families across the Ottawa/Gatineau area. We deliver organic fruits, veggies and more from over a dozen local farms and deliver all year around.

Basket Packer responsibilities will include:

• Packing orders, according to order sheets.
• Weighing produce
• Loading, unloading, and transferring product to designated areas.
• Cleaning warehouse daily; maintaining a neat and orderly workplace at all times to include moving pallets, sweeping and removing/disposing of debris.
• Sorting produce.
• Loading prepared delivery orders into vans at loading dock, outside building.
• Aiding in preparations for the next day. i.e washing plastic delivery totes, weighing produce, etc.
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Occasionally making pick ups and deliveries in the company vehicle as needed
• Providing customer assistance and taking orders by phone and email

Schedule

Our hours of operation are between 7:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday through Friday. The position will be approximately 4-8 hours per day, 3-4 days a week (18-24 hours per week) with the possibility of more hours. We are in operation all year around (this is not a seasonal job).

Skills:

• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
• Creative
• Self-motivated
• Map reading
• Able to lift and move 40+ lb boxes for 10 hours in a row
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Customer Service
• Bilingual (French/English) an asset

Experience, Education, Training:

• A clean driving record is required
• Experience with hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) units is a plus.
• Previous delivery/grocery/floral industry/customer service experience.
• Interest in organics is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Ontario driver's license

Compensation

• $14.00 per hour to start
• Free organic fruit and vegetable basket

Please send resume, cover letter, and why you love fresh fruits and vegetables to:
hello@ottawaorganics.com

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at FoodWork.ca.