Material Handling Assistant

Illinois; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Illinois is seeking a part-time Materials Handling staff member to shelve and organize library materials, and to help customers locate items and staff assistance. You will also deliver and retrieve items and manage check-in/out and holds.

The role emphasizes accuracy, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and teamwork, with a 20-hour weekly schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a customer service 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.

Responsibilities

• Shelve and maintain the order of all library materials.
• Deliver and retrieve items for customer or staff requests.

Skills

Customer service

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Filing/Sorting

Computer & email

Multitasking

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Email clients

Library catalog system

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 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.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Cook County

Hours

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