Materials Handling Technician - Part Time

Pueblo City-County Library District • Pueblo, CO

23h • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pueblo City-County Library District is hiring a part-time Materials Handling Technician (20 hours per week) to work at the Rawlings library. This position is responsible for shelving materials, maintaining shelf order, and providing customer service. The role requires a physically active individual who can stand for extended periods, lift, bend, push, and pull. The technician will help create a positive library experience by ensuring materials are quickly and accurately returned to their proper locations and that shelves are neat and accessible. The position reports to the department manager and works closely with team members, potentially cross-training for backup support. Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail is required.
• Accurate alphabetical, numerical, and subject filing.
• Basic math and English language skills, both written and verbal, are required.
• Ability to accurately handle money and make change.
• Excellent customer service skills are needed with the ability to actively listen and resolve customer issues.
• Able to present a positive image of the library in attitude, communication style, and appearance.
• Basic computer skills required for use of email, internet, electronic timekeeping, on-line work order system, and employee access database.
• Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
• Must have the ability to do repetitive work including hours of standing, bending, kneeling, shelving, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push/pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to perform alphabetical, numerical, and subject filing is preferred.
• Knowledge of library e-services with the ability to instruct customers on their use.

Responsibilities

• Quickly and accurately process materials and return them to their designated locations in accordance with the Library's cataloging system.
• Move book carts containing checked-in and sorted material to the appropriate shelving area.
• Shelve books and other library materials quickly and accurately to their proper location.
• Maintain shelves that are neat, orderly, and inviting to customers.
• Promote materials by front-facing books, shifting shelves to keep them neat, and reading shelves to ensure everything is in its proper place.
• Identify and remove books and other materials in poor condition and bring them to the attention of the manager.
• Clean and make minor repairs to materials as needed.
• Use proper lifting techniques to pick up and move materials.
• Proactively approach customers to offer assistance at the point of need.
• Assist customers with finding library materials and provide information about library resources and services.
• Assist customers with public computers, digital devices, and electronic resources.
• Inspect copy machines and printers periodically, clean them, and add paper as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill using Automated Materials Handling (AMH) equipment, hydraulic lifting equipment, and Self-Service Check-out Stations, including troubleshooting general software and equipment errors.
• Support team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in regularly scheduled department meetings.
• Attend All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and stay current on pertinent information.
• Read daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters, and print announcements.
• Stay current on all library services, programs, and events throughout the district.
• Regularly access electronic timekeeping, payroll, and personnel employee access systems.
• Operate and monitor functions of AMH equipment (if assigned).
• Remove materials from book drops and AMH bins for processing (if assigned).
• Process materials lists such as weeding and holds lists, removing materials from shelves as required (if assigned).
• Assist customers with the use of self-service check-out stations (if assigned).
• Package and send out materials for binding or digital reformatting (if assigned).
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and provide information for customers (if assigned).

Benefits

• Discount dental plan
• Tele-health plan
• PERA retirement plans
• 401(k) and ROTH retirement plans
• Paid leave in the form of 10 holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED