Organic grocery packer
Company
GoodWork Environmental Jobs
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
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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]
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
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]
Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.
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