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About the Role

The Receiver position is a full-time, academic-year role supporting the Dining Services department's mission of providing high-quality service to a diverse campus community. This role is essential for coordinating the accurate and timely receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of food and non-food deliveries, playing a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting procurement, and upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Accept and inspect all incoming deliveries, verifying accuracy, temperature compliance, and product integrity.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of storage areas for perishable and non-perishable items.
• Assist with monthly inventory of over 1,500 stock items.
• Handle inventory in a manner consistent with allergen awareness and safe food handling best practices.
• Accurately label and organize received goods into designated storage areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen and production staff to ensure timely delivery of items across campus using a refrigerated truck or vans.
• Manage daily product transfers and deliveries to various dining venues.
• Maintain FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Enter invoices and delivery records into inventory software with precision and up-to-date pricing.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory counts and aid in monthly inventory checks.
• Communicate effectively with the Purchasing and Receiving Manager regarding stock levels, vendor issues, and ordering needs.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and safety of all storage areas, including walk-ins, freezers, the loading dock, garbage, and recycling spaces.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and cardboard balers safely and effectively.
• Follow and model food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Regularly monitor Amherst College email for updates from procurement and receiving teams and broader college communications.
• Operate a 14-foot refrigerated delivery truck to transport food, supplies, and equipment between campus dining locations and approved vendors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of the minimum education and related experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in receiving, warehousing, or a similar role.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office or willingness to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and customer service abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to perform basic math functions and maintain accurate records.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting diverse populations.
• Exercises independent judgment within established procedures for daily operational tasks.
• Works under moderate supervision.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Demonstrate the ability to obtain and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) certification.
• Successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.

Skills

• Food Safety
• Allergen Awareness
• Inventory Management
• Safe Food Handling
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Basic Math Functions
• Record Keeping
• Independent Judgment
• Data Entry
• Pallet Jack Operation
• Cardboard Baler Operation

Location

• Amherst College campus

Work Type

• Full-time
• Academic-year (42 weeks per year)

Experience Level

• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in receiving, warehousing, or a similar role

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $22.49-$23.50 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package

About the Company

• Amherst College has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
• The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Equal Opportunity

• Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.