Organic grocery packer

Organic grocery packer


Company
GoodWork Environmental Jobs
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Via
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Job Description
Ottawa Jobs

Hiring: Organic Grocery Packer

Company: Ottawa Organics

Location: Ottawa ON (West Hunt Club / OC Transpo)

We are looking for a smart, creative foodie to help us in the warehouse packing 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.

Our closely-knit family of employees at Ottawa Organics comprises of a diverse, dynamic, and dedicated group of individuals working toward the common goal of bring local food to local people. If you have a passion for local organic food, community and customer service, we want to get to know you!

This job gives you a hands-on experience working with locally grown food alongside a team of like-minded people who love food and interacting with the community of local farmers and producers that deliver to us every week.

Basket Packer Responsibilities Will Include
• Packing orders, according to order sheets.
• Weighing and sorting produce
• Loading, unloading, and transferring product to designated areas.
• Helping to clean keep the warehouse a neat and orderly workplace at all times

Schedule

The position is approximately 6-8 hours per day, 2-3 days a week (Tuesday-Friday). We are in operation all year around (this is not a seasonal or temporary job). Days, hours, and start/end time are flexible.

Skills
• Familiarity with fruits and vegetables
• Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
• Creative
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a small team environment
• Customer Service

Experience, Education, Training
• Passion for awesome customer service
• Interest in local and organic food
• Driver license helpful but not required.

Access and Parking
• We are a either a short walk or a 20 minute walk from the bus (check us out on a map first!)
• Free parking on site in our parking lot

Compensation
• $18 per hour
• Employee Discount

To Apply

Please send resume, cover letter, and tell us why you love fresh fruits and vegetables! [email protected]

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