OTTAWA JOBS

Position: 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, 3-4 days a week (Tuesday-Friday). We are in operation all year around (this is not a seasonal or temporary job). Days and hours 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
• Bilingual (French/English) an asset, but not required.

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 short walk from the 83, 96, 199 bus stop on West Hunt Club (ask us for the shortcut if you're taking the bus!)
• Free parking on site in our parking lot

Compensation

• $18 per hour to start
• Free basket of fruits and veggies every week
• Employee Discount

To Apply:

Please send resume, cover letter, and tell us why you love fresh fruits and vegetables! help@ottawaorganics.com

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