Smart Serve General Help, Week Day Distribution, Full Time, Kitchener Auditorium

This is a posting for an existing job vacancy

Job Summary

As a Distro Associate, you will:

• Receive food, beverage, paper products, equipment, and other deliveries while verifying quantities and condition of goods
• Assist with unloading deliveries and safely move products into designated storage areas
• Transport food, beverage, supplies, equipment, and other materials throughout the Auditorium as required
• Stock kitchens, concessions, suites, bars, storage rooms, and other operational areas before and during events
• Ensure products are stored properly and organized for easy access
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe receiving and storage areas
• Rotate inventory and follow proper food storage and handling practices
• Assist with inventory counts, product organization, and restocking as assigned
• Safely operate carts, dollies, hand trucks, and other equipment used to transport products throughout the facility
• Move heavy boxes, cases, kegs, equipment, and other supplies throughout the building
• Support event operations by responding quickly to requests from managers, supervisors, culinary teams, concessions, suites, and other departments
• Replenish products and supplies during events to ensure service areas remain fully stocked
• Assist with setup, teardown, event conversions, and moving tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies as required
• Help resolve unexpected operational needs, spills, shortages, equipment moves, and other issues that arise during events
• Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping of receiving, storage, and operational areas
• Follow all food safety, workplace health and safety, WHMIS, and company policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional and helpful attitude when working with team members, vendors, contractors, and guests
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

About you:

• Previous experience in warehouse, distribution, receiving, food service, hospitality, or event operations is an asset
• Valid Food Handler Certificate or provincial equivalent is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized in a busy environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing operational needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move heavy products and equipment
• Ability to regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during high-volume events as required
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment

The hourly wage rate for this position is $18. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards offerings will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.