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YYC Growers and Distributors in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Produce Distribution Driver & Market Host!
ABOUT YYC Growers and Distributors
YYC Growers is a producer owned distribution cooperative.
We provide our fresh, nutrient-dense produce directly from local farms to customers through a weekly subscription service, as well as operating an online store and physical farmers markets. We offer home delivery and have ~19 pickup locations throughout the Calgary metropolitan area in addition to Airdrie, Langdon and Cochrane.
YYC Growers and Distributors’ purpose is to connect farmers with eaters by gathering and distributing nutrient-dense food through a system that regenerates our environment and community and supports the local economy
DESIRED QUALITIES
- Do you have a passion for any of local food, farming, culinary skills, local economy and/or regenerative agriculture?
- Do you have a positive, friendly attitude and a passion for interacting with people?
- Must be a good public spokesperson for our organization out in the community.
- Do you want to participate in a distributed leadership workplace following ‘teal’ principles, where you are accountable for your own role/s?
- Do you have the willingness to perform physical work and comfort repeatedly lifting up to 60lbs?
- Are you competent at driving and backing up a 16’ cube truck and have a clean class 5 drivers license? Are you over 25 years old to meet our insurance requirements?
- Are you comfortable using mechanical aids e.g. pallet jack, dolly etc? Mechanical aptitude for operation and maintenance of a vehicle is an asset.
JOB TASKS
- To deliver produce accurately to pick up locations throughout the city, on time, safely and exhibit positive representation of the organization in the public eye.
- At pick-up locations and pop up markets – to accurately provide subscription and one-off customers their produce and uphold the customer service standards of YYC Growers.
- To educate customers about our farmers, promote subscription sales, market items and sell additional produce to subscribers and walk up customers.
- Finalize compiling products on pallets, perform checklist of packing list and load produce on truck.
- Perform truck safety check according to Schedule 1 checklist provided. Take accountability for cleanliness and safety of the truck for each shift.
- Pack truck in logical organization for multiple drop off points.
- Deliver produce to pick up locations, unload bins into locations for the volunteer pick up hosts to arrange.
- Host a pick up for customers at the final location (Crowfoot LRT on Wednesday and Westbrook LRT on Thursday). This includes setting up the produce, checking off customer names as they come to pick up and supplying their subscriptions and anything additional that they have ordered.
- Host a produce distribution market at the same location, promoting the produce that you have on hand to subscription customers and walk-ups. Handle cash and an electronic card reader. Direct customers to our website and subscription service.
- Return to all pick up locations on the way back to the warehouse and collect empty bins, and compile leftover produce.
- On returning to the warehouse, put all produce away in the appropriate coolers.
- Group bins into size and nest together. Organize reusable cardboard according to warehouse and farmer needs, and break down recyclable cardboard and put it into the cardboard recycling bin in the parking lot.
- Cash out till from market and complete market return sheet with cash takings and market feedback.
- Leave the warehouse clean and tidy for the morning. Lock up the warehouse.
JOB DETAILS
Term: Start Date is January 2022
Permanent position
Hours per week: We can be flexible on which days worked or job-shared for the following shifts:
Wednesday – 11:45 – 8:45
Thursday – 1:15 – 8:45
Friday – 11:00 – 5:00
Saturday – 8:30 – 3:30
Wage: $20/hour
TO APPLY
Please send your Resume & Cover Letter to louis@yycgrowers.com
Deadline to apply: ASAP
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
LEARN MORE ABOUT YYC Growers and Distributors
Website: https://yycgrowers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yycgrowers/
Instagram: @yycgrowers