Warehouse Assistant- Redbridge Foodbank at Redbridge Foodbank : Community Action Redbridge

Warehouse Assistant

Redbridge Foodbank is seeking Warehouse Assistant. This is a key role in helping our busy Foodbank to operate and ensuring we can continue providing services to local people in need.

Why not join our friendly team?

Main tasks and responsibilities

You’ll be part of a team sorting and packing food and additional items in the warehouse.
You’ll be organised and have an eye for detail; this includes checking, weighing and recording stock and sorting food by date and type.
This is a physical role as you’ll be on your feet a lot and you must be comfortable with some heavy lifting and maintaining a clean and safe warehouse.
You will play a key role in keeping the warehouse area clean and tidy at all times.
Checking for evidence of pests and notifying the warehouse supervisor if there are any concerns regarding health and safety.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

Good people skills
Listening skills
Ability to work as part of a team and support other team members
Ability to work on your own with just a little bit of supervision
We are seeking people who are willing to get "stuck in", are happy volunteering with people from diverse backgrounds, who are thorough and reliable.
Need to be 18+

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Register your interest

We limit the number of roles you can initially express an interest in to 3 opportunities. Please only register an interest in 3 roles maximum.

Ideal for people interested in
Community Development
Homelessness and Housing
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Refugees/Immigration

Ideal for people who like
Practical Support
Practical Tasks

Application Process
Online Application

Support provided
Induction provided
Volunteer Handbook available
Volunteer will have named supervisor
Written role description

Accessibility
Accessible toilet facilities
Volunteering venue wheelchair accessible

Expenses reimbursed
Meals/refreshments
Travel/mileage

Organisation Policies
Health and Safety Policy
Safeguarding policy
Data Protection Policy
Equal Opportunities Policy
Volunteer Policy

Other Information
Are there any age limits?
Need to be 18+
Expenses - additional information
Travel only
Recruitment Process - additional information
Taster session offered. References required.
Reference can be provided after how long volunteering?
1 month
Role is exempt from Ex offenders Act 1972
Support Provided - additional information
As required. Full training given
Thanks / Recognition for Volunteer contribution
As appropriate
Transport Info (nearest station / bus stop)
Nearest station is Woodford. W12 bus route.
Volunteers covered by insurance
Public liability