What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sorter - Bolingbrook position at Reaching Across Illinois Library System - RAILS?
Sorter-Bolingbrook
Who we are…..
RAILS is one of two multi-type regional library systems in the state that serve and partner with academic, public, school, and special libraries. We are headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL and have service centers in Bolingbrook, Coal Valley, East Peoria, and Rockford which serve a 27,000 square mile area in northern and western Illinois.
Who we seek……
We are seeking strong team players who can load and unload vehicles, sort materials into bins, and deliver materials to and from the delivery vehicles. This role will also be required to be a back-up delivery driver, when needed.
The individuals we seek will need to be thorough, accurate, and timely. These individuals will also need to be able to exercise initiative, exercise good judgment, and work without close supervision. The individual will also be called upon to back up full-time drivers on occasion.
If you have the following qualifications please read on.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a valid Illinois driver's license with a clean driving record
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- A minimum of 1 year of work experience in a similar role and/or in customer service, preferred
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Working knowledge of basic computers, MS Office Suite software preferred; experience using the internet
- Library experience preferred but not required
What RAILS offers....
- Competitive pay
- A generous benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and paid time off
- Comfortable office working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and for participation in professional organizations
RAILS is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent is a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organizations achievement as well.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make individuals unique.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -OR- 5:00 am - 1:00 pm (average 37.5 hours per week)
How to join our team……
To be considered for this position, apply by April 18, 2025 on the RAILS Job Board at: https://jobs.railslibraries.org/
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17