Departmental Assistant- Warehouse

Title: Departmental Assistant- Warehouse

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.

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

Monday through Friday 7am- 12pm, hours may vary as needed

Salary Information

Hourly Rate: $15.00- $19.00

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.