Posted 10 months ago
Order Picker
@ Farm Boy Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Farm Boy Inc. is hiring a full-time Order Picker to prepare and distribute products to its retail stores. The role involves picking orders with a scanner system, assembling deliveries, daily inventory counts and warehouse upkeep. The posting requires flexibility in availability and scheduling and the ability to lift heavy objects.
Pay:
From $18.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Pick and assemble orders with a scanner system
- Perform daily inventory counts by warehouse break
- Rotate product to maintain quality and freshness
- Keep receiving, cooler and storage areas clean and safe
- Train new employees on the scanning system
Requirements summary:
- Experience operating scanners and motorized equipment
- Warehouse experience considered an asset
- Ability to work from directives with little supervision
- Good physical fitness and flexible scheduling
- Superior time management and attention to detail
- Fluency in both official languages an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Store, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English, French |
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Farm Boy Inc.
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It's All About The Food | 53 locations in Ontario
Full company description
At Farm Boy, it’s all about the food. We believe great food starts close to home—with trusted growers, simple ingredients, and a passion for freshness that’s felt in every aisle. Since opening our first 300-square-foot produce shop in Cornwall, Ontario in 1981, we’ve stayed true to our roots: offering good food from good neighbours with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist”. That means getting closer to the farm through hand-selecting produce daily and partnering with local vendors across Ontario. It means curating the products we think you’ll love—everything from fan-favourite dips and made-from-scratch baked goods, to ready-to-enjoy chef-prepared meals made in the Farm Boy Kitchen. Our ever-growing Private Label line reflects our commitment to quality, flavour, and innovation—all with real ingredients and bold tastes. Shopping at Farm Boy isn’t just an errand—it’s a feel-good, fresh-market experience. Our stores are clean, vibrant, and welcoming, with Team Members who are always ready to lend a hand (and never a self-checkout in sight). Whether you're shopping for everyday essentials or something new and exciting, we're here to make your visit easy, inspiring, and full of great finds. In every Farm Boy store, you’ll discover: • Farm-fresh produce—longer-lasting and delivered daily. • Curated, exclusive Private Label products you won’t find anywhere else. • Locally sourced foods from Ontario farmers, makers, and artisans. • A warm, helpful atmosphere that feels like shopping with friends. • Hundreds of options for every lifestyle—from vegan to gluten-free to organic. • And so much more! With 53 locations (and counting) across Ontario, we’re proud to grow alongside the communities we serve. But no matter how big we get, our mission stays the same: deliver exceptional food with a personal touch. Come in and experience “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist” for yourself.
- LinkedIn followers
- 74,939
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,461
- Reported office locations
- 1427 Ogilvie Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K1J, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Retail
- Food and Beverage
- Travel
- Other recorded names
- Farm Boy Inc.
- Specialties
- Fresh produce
- locally made unique private label products
- Fresh Kitchen take home meals
- and premium meats and cheese and deli
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Farm Boy, it’s all about the food. We believe great food starts close to home—with trusted growers, simple ingredients, and a passion for freshness that’s felt in every aisle. Since opening our first 300-square-foot produce shop in Cornwall, Ontario in 1981, we’ve stayed true to our roots: offering good food from good neighbours with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist”. That means getting closer to the farm through…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | Fresh producelocally made unique private label productsFresh Kitchen take home mealsand premium meats and cheese and deli |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 242 |
| View page |
Company Description
If you’re looking for more, you’ve come to the right place.
From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.
Job Description
This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing and distributing products to our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.
Major Responsibilities:
- Accurately picks orders using a scanner system and provides training to new employees on the scanning system.
- Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
- Perform daily inventory counts by warehouse break.
- Accurately assemble orders for delivery and ensure that orders have proper documentation and are stacked in proper order.
- Ensure that product is properly rotated to maintain quality and freshness.
- Maintain receiving equipment, receiving area, cooler and storage facilities in a safe, clean and organized fashion.
- Dispose of collected garbage immediately.
- Keep the work and storage areas clean and safe at all times and perform general housekeeping as required.
- Comply with all health and safety standards and procedures, especially as they relate to equipment use and customer safety.
- Perform janitorial duties as required.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
Qualifications
- Warehouse experience considered an asset.
- Experience operating scanners and motorized equipment including Ride on pallet jacks, Walkie equipment and Order pickers.
- Ability to work from directives with little supervision.
- Good physical fitness.
- Superior standards of cleanliness.
- Must be flexible in regards to availability and scheduling.
- Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
- Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.
Work & Sensory Environment:
- Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
- May be required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment.
- Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects.
Additional Information
Grow a career with us.
Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.
We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.
We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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