The Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) is leading the search for 1st shift UPRIGHT FORKLIFT OPERATORS for J Polep National Convenience Distributors. 

• FIRST SHIFT (10 – 12 hour shift)  Begin work at 2AM or 4AM
• SECOND SHIFT (10-12 hour shift)   Begin at 2PM

Experienced Upright Forklift Operators should apply. Employees are offered an excellent benefits package and transportation options to and from work if necessary.

J Polep values all employees and strives to treat everyone equally and with respect. They provide a safe and innovative work environment where employees demand excellence from themselves and where coaching allows for a total commitment to personal and company work goals.

In this position, you will work in a warehouse setting.

Essential Job Functions for Upright Forklift Operator include but are not limited to:

· Loading and unloading products and materials

· Moving pallets stacked with products around the warehouse facility

· Identifying damaged products, materials, or equipment

· Stacking products in storage bays, following our inventory control procedures

· Piling empty pallets

· Removing machine attachments and waste materials from machinery as necessary and directed

· Examining products to verify conformance to our quality standards; report quality deficiencies

. Producing daily activity logs

. Executing assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner

. Performing regular equipment check and maintenance including recharging battery, lubricating equipment and other upkeep as necessary and assigned

. Cleaning work area and equipment using broom, rags, and cleaning compounds as necessary

. Assisting with other warehouse tasks as needed

 Qualifications for Upright Forklift Operator position :

· High School Diploma or GED preferred

· Able to read and interpret safety rules, order forms, procedure manuals, etc.

· Capable of applying concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

· Have the ability to lift and move 50 pounds frequently as well as standing, lifting, bending, turning, pivoting, and walking for long periods of time

. Have excellent hand-eye-foot coordination and depth perception, and good sense of balance

. Be able to assess weights, and judge distances and heights

· Experience in a warehouse setting is preferred

Our employees are focused on efficiency, productivity, and cooperation

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Chicopee, MA