Part-Time Sorter

Description

IHLS is seeking a sorter our Champaign hub location. Sorter services are provided Monday through Friday. The job is a part-time Day Shift position that is scheduled to work less than 19 hours a week.

The shift hours will be scheduled from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays during the day (paid at $15.00/hourly). Schedules could fluctuate as business needs change.

IHLS offers a part-time benefits package to include paid time off, dental, vision, an employer paid life insurance and the ability to add additional life insurance coverages. Here at IHLS we have a great work life balance that is part of our company culture. We have been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace for 2022, 2023 & 2024!

Summary:

As our part-time Sorter, you will assist in the daily sorting of books and other library materials transported by IHLS courier drivers. Other responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of the delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, and performing other clerical duties. You will also need to have the 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. Employment is contingent upon Board approval and successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Requirements

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.
• Knowledge of how to use a personal computer and general knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work in an organization that embraces customer service.
• Ability to use time management and on occasion work independently.
• Ability to be detail oriented.
• Use professional communication.
• Ability to 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:

Work is performed in an office-distribution center environment.

 
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