Material Handler

RAILS Libraries; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Personal time off

Transit Benefit Program

Calm App

Counslr

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Skokie Public Library is seeking a part-time Materials Handler to support the Materials Handling Supervisor. You will assist with the AMH system, shelving preparation, and general materials processing.

This role emphasizes reliable attendance and customer service in a diverse community. Ideal candidates will have basic computer skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work collaboratively in a public library setting with a flexible schedule including Thursday evenings and

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills for library operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing returned materials through AMH and prepare carts for shelving.
• Help with materials management activities: retrieving, shelving, rearranging, repairing, and withdrawing items.
• Assist library users with holds, services, and information requests.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Materials Handler
Pay Grade: 3 (Non-exempt)
Part-time: 15 hours a week

Schedule

• Thursday: 1-6pm
• Sunday: 10am-4pm

Under the direction of the Materials Handling Supervisor, assists in coordination of the flow, handling, shelving, and organization of all library materials.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, and certifications):

• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new technology
  

Minimum Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community
• Commitment to and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues
  • anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset
  • work independently and handle multiple initiatives requiring prioritization, organization, and attention to detail while meeting deadlines
  • positively adjust to change
• Deep personal dedication to public service and strong customer service skills
• Ability to learn basics duties of an integrated library system
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience working in a public library
  
• Multilingual skills in English plus another language(s) relevant to the Skokie community
  

Essential Functions:

• Assists with processing returned materials through the Automated Materials Handling system (AMH) and prepares carts of materials for shelving; may do basic troubleshooting with the AMH.
• Participates in materials management activities, including but not limited to retrieving materials, preparing reserved items, shelving, rearranging of materials on shelves, refilling displayed materials, repairing damaged materials, AV cleaning, flagging damaged items for repairs, assisting with materials withdrawn from the collection.
• Responds to general assistance inquiries regarding materials on hold, services, and information; may assist library users in accessing and retrieving materials.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance

Other Functions:

• May serve on library committees
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work may include prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, crouching, and sitting as well as physical mobility including ability to lift 50 pounds, push loaded book carts that may weigh up to 200 pounds and book drop bins that may weigh up to 500 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the building, manual dexterity, and correctable vision to see small print are also required.
• Noise level is generally moderate
• Scheduling may require availability during any library operating hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally when the library is closed. Although a weekly schedule is established, the needs of the library may require scheduling changes and flexibility.
• Employee required to park in designated area

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• The pay range for new hires in this position is $16.08 to $16.50 per hour. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.
• Benefits included: Paid sick and personal time, Transit Benefit Program, Calm App, Counslr, and Employee Assistance Program

$16.08 to $16.50 per hour is the pay range for new hires in this position. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.