*Job Summary*: Assist with acquisitions by opening and receiving shipments, and assist catalogers by physical processing of new library materials, filling supply requests, and preparing bins for shipment to libraries.
*Essential Functions*:
1.
Physically receives deliveries from various shipping vendors; unpacks shipments and reconciles contents with packing slip or enclosed invoice in accordance with local practices.
2.
Checks for missing or damaged materials, and incorrect processing.
Communicates discrepancies and errors to Acquisitions Manager.
3.
Places materials with accompanying paperwork on book trucks for transport for receiving and invoice processing.
4.
Processes materials by attaching barcodes, ownership labels, stamping, mylar jackets, etc.
5.
Prepares bins for daily delivery to member libraries.
6.
Prioritizes work in accordance with departmental goals.
7.
Preserves safe, clean, and organized work environment by keeping recycling, trash, supplies, and work area neat.
Other duties as assigned.
*Education and Experience:*
1.
Experience in processing library materials.
2.
Experience in library purchasing/receiving, or equivalent experience in business.
3.
High school or GED diploma.
*Position Specific:*
1.
Ability to shift focus and attention as needed.
2.
Ability to be extremely accurate with repetitive but varying work.
3.
Ability to communicate and interact successfully with colleagues, management, and member libraries.
4.
Ability to lift 45 lbs.
; unpack, shelve, and shift large quantities of materials.
5.
Ability to push and pull carts weighing up to 75 lbs.
6.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
7.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
8.
Ability to shift priorities, as needed (e.
g.
, processing materials, delivery of materials to delivery area, etc.
).
9.
Ability to comprehend and carry out direction.
*Physical and Environmental Conditions:*
Work typically requires physical effort in the handling of materials, boxes, or equipment.
Work may occasionally demand strenuous effort in the handling of moderately heavy boxes or materials.
Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, training rooms and libraries, e.
g.
, use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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