Library Courier
Johnson County Kansas•Overland Park, KS
•$17 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Johnson County Library is seeking a dynamic, team-focused Courier to specialize in the library’s materials handling processes. This role involves sorting, organizing, loading, and delivering the library's collection and materials to 14 branch locations. The Courier will also provide quality customer service to library staff, the courier team, and patrons through timely, accurate, and efficient deliveries, while identifying strategies to increase efficiency, cost savings, and improve patron service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- One (1) year of related experience may substitute for education.
- Must pass a thorough criminal history screening.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Previous related experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides friendly, flexible and approachable service to library staff and other couriers.
- Collaborates, communicates and aligns priorities with courier team to provide support and coverage of the daily delivery routes.
- Sorts, organizes, loads and unloads tubs of books and other library materials into a library truck.
- Drives deliveries to their destination using designated courier routes, following established laws and safe driving procedures and practices.
- Works closely with Library staff to ensure efficient materials handling and delivery.
- Communicates problems with delivery vehicles and locations as soon as possible to ensure proper maintenance, while keeping necessary records.
- Offers assistance to technical services, ILL and Circulation departments as time allows.
- Works with Supervisor, SMEs and Training team to identify training, development and growth opportunities and requirements.
- Acquires and applies knowledge and skills gained in learning opportunities to positively impact individual team performance.
- Is knowledgeable and supportive of system wide strategic initiatives.
- Works with courier team to compile statistics and reports as needed.
- Participates in committees as assigned.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement programs
- tuition reimbursement
- various discounts and incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
