Position Title: Materials Sorter
Job Summary: The materials sorter is responsible for the accurate sorting of crates of library materials for delivery to their next destination, ensuring that libraries have enough crates and destination labels and tracking the number of crates sent out for delivery each day. Ideal job for student.
From July 12 through Labor Day (Summer): The position is part-time, working 2-5 hours per day, up to 20 hours per week, Monday- Friday.
From Labor Day through May 31 (School Year): The position is part-time, working 2-4 hours per day, up to 10 hours per week, mostly on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. The person may be asked to fill in for the primary sorter when they are absent, if available, which would require 4-6 hour shifts. Start times are somewhat flexible and negotiable, between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Essential Functions
Receives deliveries of crates on a weekday basis.
Accurately sorts materials into crates according to destination within a required timeframe.
Prepares all sorted crates for pickup by delivery service with proper labeling.
Ensures that libraries have sufficient quantities of crates and labels.
Tracks the number of crates received and shipped.
Keeps workspace clean and well-organized.
Performs related or similar duties as directed or assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED.
Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job, with the ability to work in such a way as to avoid injury.
Ability to lift boxes and crates up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis.
Ability to accurately perform alphabetic and numeric sorting.
Punctual and reliable.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work typically requires continuous physical effort in the handling of library materials, boxes, crates or equipment. Work will demand strenuous effort in the handling of heavy boxes or crates of library materials. Work requires standing for extended periods of time.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as warehouses or shipping departments, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance or proper lifting technique, 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:
- Flexible schedule
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person