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The Food Bank of Western Mass Warehouse Associate in Chicopee, Massachusetts
CHICOPEE - SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION - Our Warehouse Associates conduct daily warehouse operation-related tasks to distribute food to Food Bank member agencies and participate in the day-to-day housekeeping and organization of the warehouse. Our warehouse team is key to our successful food distribution - we are proud of our work! This position pays \$16.02-\$17.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, and an additional \$1.50 per hour for confirmed Spanish proficiency. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform functions for assigned area: agency pickups, agency shopping area, stocking, loading & unloading, and selecting. Must be punctual and have regular and reliable attendance. JOB QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS Education & Training: GED or High School Diploma Experience - 6 months minimum experience in electric pallet jack operation and other material-handling equipment (i.e., forklift, electric walk-behind pallet jack). Safety toe shoes are required Ability to meet production standards set by the organization Ability to read and understand written and numeric product identifiers Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends on occasion if needed Working safely is a condition of employment at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Other Skills Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment Excellent customer service, communication, and listening skills Good computer and technology skills Unrestricted Class D Driver\'s License and good driving record Highly motivated flexible self-starter and team player with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and multitask in a variable environment. JOB PREFERENCES 1-3 years of warehouse experience 1-3 years\' experience in data entry Demonstrated ability to use technology Experience with food industry and food safety Willingness to take CDL Class B training (paid by organization), when available Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in Spanish The Food Bank offers: o Paid lunch o 14 days of paid vacation to start o 10 paid sick days o 80% of health insurance premium is paid by the Food Bank o 50% of dental insurance premium is paid by the Food Bank o We match up to 3% of retirement plan contributions after 6 months with us