Departmental Assistant (Campus Center Warehouse)

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Departmental Assistant for the Campus Center Warehouse in Amherst. The role supports receipt, storage, and transfer of goods and assists with inventory records and food orders as needed.

The position is part-time, onsite, and requires the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, stand for hours, and operate campus delivery vehicles. It involves routine stock handling in a busy university setting.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies governing the area.
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly and stand for hours.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks and examines incoming goods to verify quality, quantity and condition of goods.
• Stores goods, supplies and equipment in storage containers.
• Marks identifying codes on articles and attaches tags for identification.
• Issues supplies, materials and equipment to users per procedures.
• Maintains records/logs of items received, issued and shipped.
• Takes physical inventory and reconciles stock records; detects variances.
• Loads/unloads items, moves materials with hand trucks; maintains stockroom appearance.
• Operates motor vehicle to deliver on campus.

Skills

Following instructions

Arithmetic calculations

English literacy

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

Title: Departmental Assistant (Campus Center Warehouse)

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Campus Center/Student Union

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Part Time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Summary

Performs tasks involved in the receipt, storage, and transfer of goods into and out of the assigned area; assists in maintaining inventories and related records; orders or adjusts food orders as needed.

Essential Functions

• Unpacks and examines incoming goods to verify quality, quantity and condition of goods for conformance to specifications including counting, weighing and/or sorting the incoming articles.
• Stores goods, supplies and equipment in appropriate storage containers.
• Marks identifying codes, figures or letters on articles and attaches tags to articles for identification purpose.
• Issues supplies, materials and equipment to users in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains records and logs of items received, issued and shipped including description of articles, type and other identifying information in accordance with established procedures.
• Takes physical inventory of supplies and equipment to determine actual amounts on hand, to review and/or reconcile stock records and to detect spoilage, damage or variances in quantity.
• Performs related duties such as loading and unloading items to and from trucks; maintaining general appearance of stockroom; weighing materials and equipment; and moving materials to other locations using hand trucks.
• Operates motor vehicle to make deliveries on campus.

Other Functions

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing the assigned area.
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of standard storekeeping methods and practices including receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of perishable goods.
• Must have the physical stamina and endurance necessary to perform physical labor in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be able to stand for hours at a time.
• Must be comfortable working in walk in freezer and/or cooler.

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 primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Schedule will vary based on departmental needs, up to 25 hours per week. May include nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is temporary for the 2026 - 2027 UMass Academic Year and employment will be from date of hire up to 5/29/2027.

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $21.00

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.