EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

HOURS/WEEK: 35 hours per week

1 vacancy

What We Live By:

Our Vision: A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.

Our Mission: We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all.

Our Values: Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability.

GCHC prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as:

Homeless or at risk of homelessness

Living on low income

Newcomers to Canada with language barriers

Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues

Having moderate to severe disabilities

Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Métis

Black, mixed race and racialized populations

Experiencing intersectional oppression

2SLGBTQIA+

Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggles

Position Summary
The Wholesale Lead is responsible for leading and supporting key warehouse, inventory, and distribution functions within The SEED's wholesale operations. This position provides leadership in receiving, inventory management, food quality control, warehouse organization, surplus order fulfillment, and distribution activities while working closely with staff, volunteers, suppliers, and drivers.

The role ensures products are received accurately, inventory is maintained, food quality standards are met, the warehouse remains clean and organized, and wholesale orders are prepared and distributed efficiently and accurately. The Wholesale Lead serves as a primary point of accountability for warehouse readiness, inventory accuracy,



food quality and volunteer support.

Main Responsibilities

Coordinate daily warehouse activities related to receiving, storage, inventory, and distribution

Ensure proper product storage and FIFO practices

Support efficient loading and departure of delivery vehicles

Maintain warehouse standards that support food/ general safety and operational efficiency

Conduct inventory counts and stock verification

Identify, document, and remove expired, damaged, or unsuitable products

Communicate inventory shortages and replenishment needs

Support route readiness and delivery operations

Provide coverage for driver absences when required

Support route planning and operational adjustments to ensure uninterrupted service

Lead order picking and order preparation activities

Ensure route documentation is complete and accurate

Lead and support volunteer groups and individual volunteers

Provide direction and training related to warehouse tasks and food handling practices

Foster a positive and productive volunteer experience

Key Qualifications and Skills

Experience working in a warehouse, food distribution, or a related workplace

Experience coordinating volunteers, staff, or teams is considered an asset





Experience working with food distribution programs or not-for-profit organizations is considered an asset

Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a clean driving record

Ability and willingness to drive organizational vehicles when required

Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain within three months of hire

Forklift certification is considered an asset

Ability to prioritize multiple operational responsibilities

Experience with inventory tracking and order fulfillment processes

Ability to lead and support volunteers effectively

Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to perform physical warehouse duties throughout a shift

Ability to safely load, unload, and move products throughout the facility

Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.

We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.

If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.

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📌 Wholesale Lead *Internal Posting (Ontario)
🏢 GCHC
📍 Ontario