Collections Processing Assistant II - Shared Services Sorting & Delivery
About The Position
The BookOps Logistics Department is responsible for receiving, processing, sorting, and delivering all new and circulating materials for 150 branches across 4 boroughs. The workload volume for the Logistics Department is exceptionally high, and these materials are in high demand to meet community needs. This role serves three departments within Logistics Operations: Receiving and Processing, Sorting, and Distribution. The primary function is to ensure the timely delivery of library materials to BookOps member libraries through receiving, transporting, processing, shelving, sorting, and delivering materials accurately and timely. Collections Processing Assistants can work across any of these departments.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with Sierra
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to process a large quantity of work while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Successfully demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail
- Data entry knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Drive
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to push a loaded book cart
Responsibilities
- Work with manual and automated systems to accurately sort library materials, supplies, and inter-branch mail
- Prepare print and non-print library materials for circulation (separate and shelve new materials, link records, label materials, cover library books for preservation, etc.)
- Receive and vet materials in the Integrated Library System (ILS)
- Transport book trucks and other book containers to designated destinations
- Separate designated materials and stage them for delivery
- Sort and deliver mail and packages throughout the building
- Perform mailroom duties at other library locations when necessary
- Vet and accept incoming materials from USPS, UPS, and other vendors
- When necessary, work within other BookOps logistics units to serve our patrons
- Work on specialized projects as they arise
- Perform other related duties as required
- Alert the supervisor if there’s a mechanical issue with our equipment
- Assist the supervisor in finding missing interoffice mail and packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
