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Storekeeper II (Franklin Dining Commons)

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Location
UMass Amherst
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job no: 525283
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Franklin Dining Commons
Union: AFSCME
Categories: Food Service/Hospitality, AFSCME A

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.

    Advertised: Nov 8 2024 Eastern Standard Time
    Applications close: Feb 7 2025 Eastern Standard Time

    Organization

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

    As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

    Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

    The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

    As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

     

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    4135454894
    Location
    181 PRESIDENTS DR
    Whitmore Administration Building
     Amherst
    Massachusetts
    01003
    US
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