Departmental Assistant

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Amherst’s Dining Services is seeking a Departmental Assistant in the Warehouse to support the ordering, receiving, and delivering of food and supplies within the university dining program. This part-time, onsite role emphasizes accurate inventory practices, safe storage, and dependable participation in daily warehouse operations.

As a member of the Warehouse team, you will assist with receiving, counting inventory, maintaining equipment, and supporting special events while adhering to

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods and equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks typical of warehousing and distribution.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• A valid Class D license is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Receive foods, supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist with inventories and maintain on-hand counts.
• Maintain warehouse, vehicles, and equipment.
• Pick up and deliver food items to various locations across the University.
• Exercise good storage practices.
• Assist with special events as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse knowledge

Physical requirements

Follow instructions

Class D license

Job description

Title: Departmental Assistant

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Warehouse

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

The Warehouse Helper (Departmental Assistant) assist in the general function an organization of the University's dining program replenishment program. This includes receiving orders, shipping orders, delivering product to residential and retail dining establishments and ensuring the warehouse's inventory practices are upheld.

Essential Functions

• Receive foods, supplies, materials, and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist with inventories ensuring accurate on-hand counts for items are monitored.
• Maintain warehouse, vehicles, and equipment.
• Pick up and deliver food items to various locations across the University.
• Exercise good storage practices.
• Assist with special events as necessary.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment normally used in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks normal to warehousing and distribution.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• A Valid Class D license is required for this position.

Additional Details

The successful applicant will be a part of the bargaining unit after working at least (10) hours per week and (6) weeks in a calendar year.

This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in indoor and/or outdoor environments, and requires frequent lifting, bending, tool use or equipment use. May involve work in confined spaces or at heights.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Schedule will vary based on departmental needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays,

Salary Information

Hourly Rate:$15.00- $19.00

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.