About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Performs tasks involved in the ordering, receipt, storage, and transfer of goods into and out of the assigned area; maintains inventories and related records.

Essential Functions

• Unpacks and examines incoming goods to verify quality, quantity, and condition of goods for conformance to specifications, including counting, weighing and sorting the incoming articles.
• Stores goods, supplies and equipment in appropriate storage areas practicing the first in-first out method (FIFO).
• Orders goods and supplies using FoodPro Menu Management System or food supplier’s web sites.
• Issues supplies, materials and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains records of items received, issued, and shipped in accordance with established procedures.
• Takes physical inventory of supplies and equipment to determine actual amounts on hand, to reconcile stock records, to detect spoilage or variances in quantity.
• Performs related duties such as loading and unloading items to and from trucks; maintaining general appearance of stockroom, storeroom or warehouse; weighing materials; operating mechanical or power-driven equipment such as skid jacks and dollies to move material.
• Maintain liaison with vendors and suppliers in order to exchange information and resolve problems.
• Review storeroom records for accuracy of information, compliance with department procedures and to determine stock levels.
• Review requisitions, invoices, orders and other records to determine resources required to meet needs, to determine availability of goods and to ensure accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Provide on-the-job training for student employees engaged in the receipt, storage and delivery of goods in the assigned area.
• Oversee activities of student storeroom workers in loading, unloading, storing and distributing materials and equipment to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Cleans storeroom areas including refrigeration and freezer units according to established guidelines.
• Operates motor vehicle to pick up or deliver materials.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.
• Incumbents must be certified as food handlers within six months of the appointment start date through a recognized program approved by the University of Massachusetts (i.e. ServSafe).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the 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 lift and carry heavy objects.
• Physical stamina and endurance necessary to perform physical labor in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Knowledge of standard store keeping methods and practices, including the receipt, storage, issuance and delivery of varied items including perishable goods.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires the ability to balance, carry, push, pull, stand, bend, reach, twist, lift and perform repetitive movements.

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Work Schedule

• Varies depending on departmental needs; may include weekends and holidays.
• 40 hours per week.
• 35 week minimum.

Salary Information

AFSCME Non-Exempt Grade 11.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete online application and provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.