Warehouse Associate

Do you have at least 6 months of warehouse AND end rider experience?

Come join a great team!

Food Bank Warehouse Associates conduct daily warehouse operation-related tasks to distribute food pantries, meal programs, and shelters 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!

The starting pay rate is $19.65-$20.02 per hour depending on experience and qualifications, and an additional $1.50 per hour for confirmed Spanish proficiency.

The Food Bank is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment for all its contracted workers, employees, and volunteers.

We will respond to applications via text and through this ad.

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The Food Bank offers

• Paid lunch
• 14 days of paid vacation to start
• 10 paid sick days
• 80% of health insurance premium is paid by the Food Bank
• 50% of dental insurance premium is paid by the Food Bank
• We match up to 3% of retirement plan contributions after 6 months

SOME 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.
• Pick orders according to order sheets, ensuring; accuracy, utilizing FIFO/FEFO, safety, and ensuring established pick volume target is met
• Pick, palletize, prepare, and load product safely and carefully to prevent product damage.
• Provide excellent customer service to partners of The Food Bank through in person, phone, fax, and email communication.
• Prepare, load, and ship products – ensure proper labeling.
• Working with the receiver, pull and load orders for third party agency deliveries.
• Stock and restock products; ensuring organization, attached identification labels, and allergen compliance.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled in completely, accurately, and timely for assigned function.
• Ensure pick sheet data is accurately entered into the warehouse management database.
• Maintain food safety compliance inspections and paperwork.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness according to AIB procedures, Feeding America standards, and industry regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Varying temperature zones (dry, refrigerated, frozen) in the warehouse can range from -10 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Workstations in a warehouse environment.
• Frequent high noise levels.
• Height related tasks.
• Pest mitigation tasks.
• Occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Concrete floors
• Exposure and operation of powered equipment within different temperature zones, at times for extended periods.
• Physical demands: standing, walking, driving, carrying, twisting, bending, swooping, twisting, & pushing/pulling. Lifting of objects weighing from 20-50 lbs consistently and up to 80 lbs. occasionally (medical exam required).

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
• Working safely is a condition of employment at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

JOB PREFERENCES

• 1-3 years of warehouse experience
• 1-3 years’ experience in data entry
• Experience with hi-lo, forklift
• 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

See our website for the complete job description!

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Nondiscrimination Policy, this institution is an equal opportunity provider and prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 202/720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.65 - $20.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicopee, MA 01020 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $20