Job: Warehouse Associate

Atkins Farms

1150 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002

Company Description:
Atkins Farms is a locally owned and operated business located in South Amherst, MA. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing the highest quality selections possible, locally produced and privately labeled goods as well as conventional and seasonal products. We provide a safe, clean and comfortable shopping environment, with exceptional customer service from a staff of dedicated and knowledgeable employees. Customer satisfaction is our goal. We believe that actively supporting community events and local organizations strengthen the community. Atkins Farms offers employee benefits and competitive wages based on experience and skills.
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year AMHERST MA
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeSales/Retail
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Preference: Preferred
Up to One Year
Preference: Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
DOT Physical Card - Preference: Nice to have
Forklift Operator License - Preference: Nice to have
Power Jack Experience - Preference: Nice to have
Valid Driver's License - Preference: Required
Description:
Atkins Farms Country Market
Warehouse Full Time Position
Department: Logistics Work Schedule (may vary at times):
Job Status: Full Time 4 weekdays & 1 weekend day
Reports To: Logistics Supervisor

Vehicles used daily (Atkins provides training):
Box Truck
Forklift
Power Jack

Primary daily duties:
Shipping
Receiving
Warehousing

Job Requirements:
-Frequent lifting of heavy parcels, up to 50 pounds each.
-Receiving goods at dock and distributing them to proper departments.
-Operating forklift and power jacks daily.
-Driving box truck daily (D.O.T. physical required – provided by Atkins. No special license needed).
-Entering data into Excel spreadsheet.
-Shipping packages using UPS and USPS computer applications.
-Maintaining/ordering inventory on computer website.

Speed and efficiency are imperative when handling the packages, as most everything
that passes through the Logistics Department is time-sensitive.

Dock area is warm/humid in the spring/summer and cool/cold in the fall/winter.

Warehouse is climate-controlled.
Requirements: