Materials Handler (part-time)

Skokie-Public-Library; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick and personal time

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 in coordinating the flow, shelving, and organization of library materials. The role requires basic computer skills and a commitment to public service, with opportunities to work on AMH-related tasks and materials management.

Schedule includes Wednesday 8am-12pm, Thursday 1-6pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm, totaling 15 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new technology.
• Experience working in a public library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing returned materials through the AMH system and prepare carts for shelving; may troubleshoot basic AMH issues.
• Participate in materials management activities: retrieving, shelving, rearranging, refilling, repairing materials, and handling AV cleaning.
• Answer general inquiries about materials on hold, services, and information; help users access and retrieve materials.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

Skills

Relevant work experience

Basic computer skills

Experience working in a public library

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Materials Handler

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

Schedule

• Wednesday: 8am-12pm
• 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)

• Relevant work experience
• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new technology

Minimum Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Excellent communication skills
• 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

Preferred Competencies

• 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.
• Work includes general computer use
• 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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