Material Handling Assistant

Arlington Heights Memorial Library; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave time

IMRF pension

Roth/457 Savings

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is seeking a Materials Handling team member to shelve and maintain the order of all library materials, and to deliver or retrieve items for customers or staff.

You will check materials in/out, manage holds, and guide patrons to find materials or staff who can help, all while standing and pushing carts as needed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a customer service setting preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail required for filing and cataloging.
• Ability to arrange and file materials in alpha/numeric order.
• Familiarity with computer and email programs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must stand for much of the shift and push carts up to 20 pounds.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Shelve and maintain the order of all library materials.
• Deliver and retrieve items for customer or staff requests.
• Check materials in/out and manage customer holds.
• Direct customers to find materials or to staff who can help.

Skills

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Filing/alpha-numeric order

Computer & email literacy

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Age 16+

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

We want to amaze our customers by having books, movies, music, and games available as quickly as possible. Consider joining our Materials Handling team so you can make sure customers can easily access our incredible collection. You will shelve and maintain the order of all library materials. Deliver and retrieve items for customer or staff requests. Check materials in/out and manage customer holds. Direct customers in the library to find materials or to staff who can help them.

Requirements & Skills

Prior experience in a customer service setting preferred. Accuracy and attention to detail. Must be able to arrange and file materials accurately in alpha/numeric order. Familiarity with computer and email programs. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and excel in Our Culture. Must stand for much of each shift and be able to push carts up to 20 pounds. Must be at least 16 years of age. Work well in a team environment.

Hours and Scheduling

This is a year-round position, 20 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required.

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday, 4-9 p.m. and Saturday 12-5 p.m.

Benefits:

Benefits include two weeks of prorated leave time, which include vacation, sick and personal time plus 7 paid holidays, participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, availability of Roth/457savings plan and other optional benefits such as pet insurance & identity theft protection.