Departmental Assistant

Title: Departmental Assistant

Executive Area: Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU: Auxiliary Enterprises

Department: Warehouse

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule:Part Time

Work Arrangement:Onsite

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.

• 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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.

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.

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.

Schedule will vary based on departmental needs and may include nights, weekends, and holidays,

Hourly Rate:$15.00- $19.00