Warehouse Associate

We are seeking part-time Warehouse Associates to join our passionate team. You'll be right in the middle of the action balancing hands-on client support with essential warehouse operations. Step into a role where your efforts directly fuel community well-being and operational excellence.  This role is your chance to make a tangible impact every day by ensuring food reaches those who need it.

About Us

At the Calgary Food Bank our mission is "to make food accessible to everyone in our city".  Our core belief that no one in our community should go without food continues to serve as our guiding principle for our future.  We are the first line of emergency food support for people facing crisis serving over 100,000 individuals per year and growing.  Always client centered and community focused, the Calgary Food Bank is committed to excellence in both our operations and culture.

The Opportunity.  

This Warehouse Associate will work in a fast-paced environment with a team who are committed to excellence and safety.   This position is responsible for supporting and maintaining distribution through the stocking of perishables and non-perishables. This position also works to support our warehouse through the receiving, shipping, handling and movement of goods.  This role offers a meaningful chance to contribute daily to food accessibility and community well-being.

What You'll Do:

• Support and maintain the operations of the warehouse through the receiving, shipping handling and movement of goods.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to move, load, and unload product.
• Support receiving, put-away, replenishment, and order-picking activities as scheduled.
• Maintain accuracy when handling inventory and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Assist with daily warehouse workflows, including volunteer-supported activities.
• Health and safety orientations as required that are specialized to the hazards and equipment in the area the volunteers will be working.
• Liaise with Volunteer Resources with regards to volunteers.
• Sanitation of dock and warehouse.
• Uphold all safety protocols and participate in safety huddles at the start of each shift.
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are followed.
• Safe and proper use of equipment.
• Following all Health and Safety procedures, including completing any training that is required.
• Participate in ensuring ongoing cleanliness of the CFB warehouse facility.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork while working alongside staff and volunteers.
• Any other duties that may be required in the warehouse as time permits.

Tasks Performed:

• Assist in building loads for shipping.
• Ensuring that donations are directed to the correct department.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and directing drivers, as required.
• Proper recording of all incoming donations, as required.
• Receiving and verification of purchased product.
• Proper tracking of pallet movement.
• Assisting with product rotation.
• Quality control and supervision of perishable & non-perishable goods.
• Monitoring incoming product and identifying possible substitutions for guaranteed content. 
• Waste disposal, composting and cardboard compacting.
• Clearing dock of crates, trays, boxes etc. 
• Clean large cooler weekly.
• Use of scrubber in the warehouse on the evening shift.

Decision Making and Leadership Capabilities:

• Must be able to make appropriate decisions in a fast-paced environment, be solutions oriented, and work independently when required.
• Provides positive support and leadership to all volunteers.

What You Bring:

•  Previous warehouse and power equipment experience.
• Valid forklift certification with 5 + years of experience operating narrow aisle standup forklifts and sit down (counterbalance) in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced operations is an asset.
• Experience working with a wide variety of people or in a customer service capacity.
• Experience working with inventory and a WMS system.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong awareness of workplace safety and commitment to safe operating practices.
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Must enjoy working with a wide variety of people and have excellent communication skills
• Understand the importance of working as part of a team and willingness to learn.
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing skills
• Well organized with the ability to follow up
• Food handling knowledge
• Computer literate

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Working conditions are normal for a warehouse environment. Candidate must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time and be able lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Warehouse environment with exposure to various temperatures.  Fast-paced workdays with frequent equipment operation and physical movement.  Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.   

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are driven by purpose, thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, this is your moment. Bring your energy and compassion to a role that offers growth, connection, and real-world impact. We can't wait to hear your story and explore how you can help us build something truly special.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume by February 2, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; suitable applicants will be contacted for further discussion and/or interview.