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Departmental Assistant (Campus Center Warehouse)


Job Location:

Amherst, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 21
Posted: 19 September 2026 (20 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 drivers 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 theUMass 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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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