Volunteering Library Assistant Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Driver/Sorter (40hr./Non-Exempt/Full-time)
Location: Gahanna Operations Center
Starting Pay Range: $18.75 hourly

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:

• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

Comprehensive overview of our benefits: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/employee-benefits/

Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30am - 4:30pm, Friday evening 4:30pm-12:30am
• Sunday – Thursday 4:30pm – 12:30am
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 2:30am – 10:30am

Note: Candidates must be flexible and willing to work varying shifts to support library operations

About the Position:

As a Driver Sorter, you will perform all aspects of transportation services. You are responsible for sorting library materials in an accurate and prompt manner; placing materials into the appropriate containers to ensure delivery to proper location. Additionally, you will operate, load, and unload library vehicles (26-foot box truck) as a driver. A valid driver's license which meets the minimum requirements of CML’s vehicle insurance policy is required.

What You’ll Do:

• Sorts library materials into boxes according to destination. Fills station area with rows of stacks of blue 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.
• Clears boxes off the conveyor belt/line and stacks them in designated area according to destination/route.
• Breaks down the workstation at the end of each work shift to send all remaining Library materials out for delivery.
• Sets up workstation by replacing boxes on shelving units and placing location tags on boxes.
• Process Search/Ohio/Interlibrary Loan (ILL) materials. Un-package and sort incoming materials into boxes according to destination. Sort outgoing materials into bags according to destination.
• Determines owning location of library materials missing branch stickers/stamps.
• Loads and unloads truck. Delivers books and other library materials. Includes counting number of boxes delivered and boxes picked up for sorting. Ensures buildings are secure when exiting.
• Checks truck for all maintenance repairs (oil changes, gas mileage, etc.) and reports any and all damages to manger. Keeps truck clean and washed. Responsible for troubleshooting and making preventative maintenance recommendations regarding vehicles.
• Assists with special events and completes other duties as assigned.
• May perform courier services for the system as needed.
• Completes assigned online training.
• Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, or assist other departments as needed with their workload.
• Train new Driver/Sorter’s on duties of the role, including vehicle operations, material handling, data collection.
• Provide routine updates to the supervisor on trainees’ progress.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 3 years’ driving experience preferred.
• Experience operating a 26-foot box truck preferred.
• Ability to perform alphabetic and numeric sorting.
• Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e. Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
• Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.
• Valid driver's license which meets the minimum requirements of CML’s vehicle insurance policy.

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.