Job Title: Sorter (20 hrs./Non-Exempt/Part-time)
Location: Operations Center - Gahanna
Starting Pay Range: $17.51-$21.53 hourly (commensurate with experience)
Note: For internal candidates, pay adjustments are made in accordance with our Compensation and Salary Administration policy
Our Commitment to Diversity
Open to all doesn’t just apply to our customers, it applies to our hiring practices as well. We put respect at the top of our values and that’s how we treat our candidates and employees. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is committed to equal employment opportunity and adheres to these principles in decisions regarding hiring. The Library does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon their sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, color, ancestry, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
At Columbus Metropolitan Library, we are striving to build a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Learn more about Our Employee Experience: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/careers/employee-experience/.
What We Offer:
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A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
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A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
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Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
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Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
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A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.
Comprehensive overview of our benefits: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/employee-benefits/
About the Position:
Sorts library materials in an accurate and prompt manner; places into appropriate containers to ensure delivery to proper location.
Position Schedule (20 hours/week)
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Monday - 9am-4pm
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Thursday - 9am-4pm
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Saturday - 9am-3pm
What You’ll Do:
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Sorts library materials into boxes according to destination. Fills station area with rows of stacks of library material delivery boxes, by pushing, pulling or otherwise moving stacks from center of work area. Retrieves boxes to sort from, by lifting and carrying box to station.
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Clears boxes off the conveyor belt/line and stacks them in designated area according to destination/route.
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Breaks down the work station at the end of each work shift to send all remaining library materials out for delivery.
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Sets up work station by replacing boxes on shelving units and placing location tags on boxes.
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Processes Search/Ohio/Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials. Un-packages and sorts incoming materials into boxes according to destination. Sorts outgoing materials into bags according to destination.
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Determines owning location of library materials missing branch stickers/stamps.
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Assists unloading and loading of trucks as needed.
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Completes assigned online training.
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Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, or assist other departments as needed with their work load.
Minimum Qualifications:
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18 years of age.
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Ability to perform alphabetic and numeric sorting and filing.
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Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job related equipment and systems.
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Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions).
Work requires occasional lifting or pushing of up to 100 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 50 lbs.
