Materials Handler; part-time

Under the supervision of the Materials Handler Supervisor, materials handlers assist in coordination of the flow, handling, shelving, and organization of all library materials.

• Basic computer skills and comfort with learning new technology

• Excellent communication and social 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

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

• 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, rearrangement of materials on shelves, refilling displayed materials, repairing damaged materials, AV cleaning, assisting with materials withdrawn from the collection, and sorting donations.
• 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

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

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 push loaded book carts that may weigh up to 200 pounds and lift 25 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

• 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:
  Transit Benefit Program, Calm App, Counslr, and Employee Assistance Program

Part-time: 15 hours a week

Schedule:

Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursdays: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fridays 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm