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Storekeeper II

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Amherst, Massachusetts, United States UMass Amherst Full time
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

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Storekeeper II to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing goods, materials, and supplies. This role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes, and/or symbols.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Issues supplies, materials, and equipment to users 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.
  • Maintains liaison with vendors and suppliers in order to exchange information and resolve problems.
  • Reviews storeroom records for accuracy of information, compliance with department procedures, and to determine stock levels.
  • Reviews 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.
  • Provides on-the-job training for subordinate employees engaged in the receipt, storage, and delivery of goods in the assigned area.
  • Oversees activities of subordinate storeroom workers in loading, unloading, storing, and distributing materials and equipment to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
  • Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver's License.
  • High school diploma or equivalent or two years of working experience in receiving, storing, and issue functions.
  • Knowledge of preparation and packing of material for shipping.
  • Knowledge of storekeeping methods and practices (i.e., handling equipment used in storekeeping and skilled in operation of material handling equipment).
  • Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in storekeeping.
  • Knowledge of food temperature and preservation of foods.
  • Extensive knowledge of receiving methods and practices.
  • Ability to prepare statistical reports defining types and volume of shipments, peak workloads, etc., as required by immediate supervisor.
  • Ability to prepare written correspondence on overdue orders or identified discrepancies.
  • Physical ability to handle bulky or heavy stock items, equipment, and supplies within established health and safety standards as defined by State and University regulations and defined in current collective bargaining agreements.
  • Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and the public.
  • Knowledge of vehicles, material handling equipment, and minor preventative maintenance service.
  • Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes, and/or symbols.
  • Familiarity with office machines (i.e., computer, FAX machine, word processing, and calculating equipment).
Working Conditions
  • Ability to balance, carry, pull/push, stand, bend, drive, reach, twist, lift, and perform repetitive movement.
  • 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 refrigerator.
  • May be exposed to the harmful effects of chemicals, gases, fumes, radioactive, and/or flammable materials and temperature extremes, may work varied shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Details
  • This position is designated as essential.
  • 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).