CHICOPEE SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION We move to our brand-newfacility in Chicopee! Our Warehouse Associates conduct daily warehouseoperation-related tasks to distribute food to Food Bank member agenciesand participate in the day-to-day housekeeping and organization of thewarehouse. Our warehouse team is key to our successful fooddistribution - we are proud of our work! This position pays\$16.02-\$17.50 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform functions for assigned area: agency pickups,agency shopping area, stocking, loading & unloading, and selecting. Mustbe punctual and have regular and reliable attendance. JOBQUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS Education & Training: GED or High SchoolDiploma Experience - 6 months minimum experience in electric pallet jackoperation and other material-handling equipment (i.e., forklift,electric walk-behind pallet jack). Safety toe shoes are required Abilityto meet production standards set by the organization Ability to read andunderstand written and numeric product identifiers Ability to workovertime, nights, weekends on occasion if needed Working safely is acondition of employment at The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts OtherSkills Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environmentExcellent customer service, communication, and listening skills Goodcomputer and technology skills Unrestricted Class D Driver\'s Licenseand good driving record Highly motivated flexible self-starter and teamplayer with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize andmultitask in a variable environment. JOB PREFERENCES 1-3 years ofwarehouse experience 1-3 years\' experience in data entry Demonstratedability to use technology Experience with food industry and food safetyWillingness to take CDL Class B training (paid by organization), whenavailable Bi-lingual/bi-cultural in Spanish The Food Bank offers: o Paidlunch o 14 days of paid vacation to start o 10 paid sick days o 80% ofhealth insurance premium is paid by the Food Bank o 50% of dentalinsurance premium is paid by the Food Bank o We match up to 3% ofretirement plan contributions after 6 months with us