Part-time Sorter (Temporary)

PART-TIME SORTER – EDWARDSVILLE HUB

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 temporary Sorter for our Edwardsville hub. Sorters are key to IHLS’s mission to help our member libraries provide quality library services, including the sharing of resources. This position is for a temporary project that primarily involves a barcode duplication project expected to end on December 31, 2025, with possible extension. You also would assist in the daily sorting of books and other materials that IHLS transports between member libraries, as well as preparing delivery tubs and bags, shelving IHLS books, and various clerical duties.

This part-time Day Shift position is temporary and scheduled to work up to 19 hours a week. The shift will be scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Schedules could fluctuate as business needs change. Pay is $15.30/hourly.

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 environment.

BENEFITS

IHLS offers a part-time benefits package to include personal 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 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.

Interested candidates should apply through this link: ...   Employment is contingent upon Board approval and successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical.