Supervisor-Materials Services

How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter with application by May 25, 2026

Job Summary: Seeking a highly-motivated and detail-oriented candidate to serve as the Materials Services Supervisor at the Library Support Center. The Supervisor oversees the sorting of materials for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County libraries, as well as other related responsibilities to efficiently transfer materials and support library operations. This candidate should possess a strong leadership ability and an eye for process improvement to effectively implement strategies that contribute to the long and short-range direction of the Library system. 

Location: CLP-Library Support Center (Shipping Department), West End, Pittsburgh, PA.

Work Hours: Base schedule of 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday . May require schedule flexibility at time to include extended hours as needed.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Supervisor: Laura Perrier, Library Services Manager-Materials Movement

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Supervises staff and actively performs the physical sorting of various materials of different size, shape and weight at the Library Support Center.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and directs the work of staff.
• Learn and maintain full knowledge and understanding of the safe and efficient operation of the sorting machine and related operations.
• Participate in related building management operations.
• Effectively resolve related issues and manage logistics to ensure the safe and efficient processing of all material.
• Ensure all staff and any visitors or volunteers to the area are oriented and adhere to all safety practices.
• Model appropriate performance and behavior, positive attitude, and CLP Service Standards.
• Works with the Library Services Manager – Materials Movement to ensure system-wide adoption of CLP Service Standards and related policies.
• Promotes a culture of positivity and collaboration among the department, ensuring patron needs are met through the efficient flow of materials.
• Maintains and analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly statistics for the department. Prepares and submits other monthly and annual reports as necessary.
• Manually sorts library materials from incoming bins to hampers and from hampers to outgoing bins.
• Safely and efficiently operates automated sorting machine.
• Moves stacks of bins using a hand truck while exercising proper safety precautions.
• Participates in system-wide activities, such as committees, teams and work groups, as directed by the Library Services Manager – Materials Movement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
  
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED required;  
• Two years of related experience; prior warehouse or material handling experience preferred;  
• Previous supervisory experience; ability to train, develop, and provide guidance and technical support to staff; 
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to plan and think big picture about departmental and community needs; 
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, walk, stand, lift and carry for prolonged periods of time; 
• Physical ability to effectively, efficiently and repeatedly perform all related duties; 
• Physical ability to perform regular strenuous effort including the handling of heavy bins, boxes, and/or materials of up to 60 pounds, and stacks of said materials weighing in excess of 150 pounds safely moved using a hand truck or flatbed hand truck; 
• Ability to demonstrate and follow safe lifting and material handling techniques; 
• Ability to understand and follow CLP’s policies and procedures along with union contract provisions; 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
  

Clearance Requirements:

• PA Criminal Background Check,
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Record Check
• Pre-Employment Physical required upon offer of employment.
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, political affiliation or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.