Guelph Community Health Centre

 

 

 

Wholesale Warehouse Assistant

 

 

Time Commitment: ~ 4 – 5 hours/week, ongoing

 

Dates/Times:

• Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am – 12 pm

 

Location: The SEED’s Fresh Food Warehouse (69 Huron St)

 

Staff Support Person:       

• Logan Pollock, Warehouse Enterprise Coordinator; The SEED
• Dawn Rayard, Warehouse and Delivery Associate; The SEED

 

Impact of Position: Be part of the backbone of our food distribution efforts by volunteering in our warehouse. You’ll help manage incoming inventory, organize surplus food, and prepare orders for delivery. This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy hands-on work and want to make a tangible impact in their community. 

                                          

Duties:                                

• Assist with receiving deliveries and verifying incoming inventory
• Applying FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to organize and rotate stock
• Sort and categorize surplus food donations
• Pick and pack orders for delivery to schools and organizations
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization
• Support general housekeeping tasks, including sweeping, waste sorting, and shelf tidying

                                          

Skills Required:

• Ability to lift and move crates (up to ~50 lbs)
• Reliability and punctuality
• Comfort working independently and with a team

• Commitment to equity and anti-oppressive practices

• Operate pallet jacks safely (training provided)

 

Training:

• All volunteers will receive training in:
  • Safe lifting techniques to prevent injury and ensure proper body mechanics
  • Pump jack operation for safe and efficient movement of pallets and heavy loads
  • Food safety and handling protocols to maintain freshness and hygiene
  • Orientation and tour of The SEED warehouse
  • Overview of delivery procedures and loading practices
  • Ongoing support and communication from SEED staff

 

 

Benefits:

• Be part of a team helping improve food access in Guelph
• Build relationships with community organizations
• Receive appreciation and recognition for your contributions!

                                          

Risk: MEDIUM

• Repeated heavy lifting (up to 50lbs)
• Spaces with limited public visibility
• Support staff on site
• No money handling required

About The SEED: 

The SEED is a not-for-profit food access program of the Guelph Community Health Centre that was created in 2015 by a coalition of community organizations and individuals.

Mission/Vision: 

• The SEED delivers community programs and operates social enterprises that address the causes and effects of food insecurity. 
• We are working towards a community with no barriers to healthy food. 

About Good Food Distribution:

The SEED’s Fresh Food Warehouse is where The SEED keeps produce fresh for our programs and community partners in our 1500 sq ft cooler and 750 sq ft freezer.

Each neighborhood in Guelph is unique, and the organizations that serve these neighborhoods know them best. We partner with and deliver to the emergency food providers in Guelph to help maximize the good food they can offer and reinforce the good work they do. We also distribute to schools in Guelph and Wellington County, delivering fresh fruits and vegetables for healthy lunch/snack programs for elementary school children. We offer a high-quality service that reduces the time spent shopping, lowers the cost of fruits and veggies, and increases the amount and quality of food in our community.