About the role
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
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume.
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.