Part-Time Sorter - Carbondale hub at Illinois Heartland Library System

Carbondale, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

15.3

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Personal Computer Use, Sorting, Material Handling, Clerical Duties, Shelving, Time Management, Detail Oriented, Professional Communication, Microsoft Office, Lifting

Industry

Libraries

Description

Description Do you have great customer service skills, know how to use a personal computer, and can understand the importance of serving our member libraries efficiently and effectively? If so, then we have a position for you! Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) seeks a part-time Sorter for our hub in Carbondale, IL. Sorters are key to IHLS’s mission to help our member libraries provide quality services that include the sharing of resources. This part-time Day Shift position is scheduled to work up to 19 hours a week. The shift is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at least three days a week Monday through Friday, depending on business needs. Pay is $15.30 per hour. Summary: In this position, you will assist in the daily sorting of books and other materials that IHLS transports between member libraries. You also will help prepare the delivery tubs and bags, shelve IHLS books, and perform other clerical duties. This is a hands-on role where you’ll regularly lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 40 pounds. Requirements Minimum Education and Experience: High school graduate or GED equivalent. High school students (with approved IHLS workforce program). Experience working in a library is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to sort, read, and recognize library names and location codes. Personal computer use and general knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Time management and work independently on occasion. Ability to be detail oriented. Use professional communication. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with IHLS staff. Display professional business attitude with a pleasant demeanor while working in a customer service-oriented organization. Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of arms and legs and moving the whole body such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, grasping, hearing, and talking. Ability to shelve materials up to a height of 6 feet and/or bending to ground-level while sorting items by library code. Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including but not limited to, books, tubs, or bags of library materials. WORKING CONDITIONS Sorting is performed in person in an office/warehouse environment. BENEFITS IHLS offers a part-time benefits package to include personal paid time off, dental, vision, employer-paid life insurance and the ability to add additional life insurance coverages. As part of our company culture, we have a great work-life balance and have been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025! You are welcome here! IHLS provides equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history) and any other characteristics protected by law. Employment is contingent upon Board approval and successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical.

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Responsibilities

The Sorter will assist in the daily sorting of books and other materials transported between member libraries, which is key to the organization's mission. Duties also include preparing delivery tubs and bags, shelving materials, and performing other necessary clerical tasks.