Senior Library Associate Specialist

Job Title: Senior Library Associate Specialist
Location: Providence, RI 02903
Duration: 02 - 03 Months

Job Description:
Based Primarily in the Library Mailroom in the Rockefeller Library: Supports the moving and storage of library physical materials and mail to and from 10 Park Lane and on campus Library facilities. Performs Library and warehouse related duties as required by orderly Library operations.

Typical duties could include shipping and receiving and physical storage preparation throughout Library facilities. Interacts in a courteous and helpful manner in performing the job.

Assures security, orderliness and cleanliness of all receiving, storage and stockroom areas within scope of responsibility. Assures proper storage of all materials at all times

● Observes proper receiving procedures. This includes checking quantities against purchasing requisitions and refusing deliveries which do not meet established criteria.
● Resolves any discrepancies in deliveries and immediately informs supervisor of those discrepancies that cannot be resolved
● Receives, sorts and delivers incoming and inter-office mail shipments
● Delivers materials to appropriate departments
● Packs and prepares outgoing mail shipments and keeps a log of outgoing mail
● Fills supply requests from library inventory
● Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Rockefeller loading dock and mail room areas.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate from high school or equivalent, and two years post-secondary education or equivalent experience
Ability to read and write English
Accuracy in counting, weighing and recording data
Ability to function as an effective member of a team
Ability to interact favorably with the public and coworkers
Excellent communication and customer relation skills
Ability to perform work accurately and at reasonable speed
Must possess and maintain a valid US State issued motor vehicle operators’ license.
Experience driving a box or similar size truck is preferred
Ability to work in multiple locations as directed and assigned by the supervisor
Physical strength and stamina for prolonged standing, lifting and carrying heavy library materials

Ability to bend and stop:
A three tier book truck empty weighs approximately 62 pounds.
A three tier single-sided book truck fully loaded weighs approximately 287 pounds.
A three tier double-sided book truck fully loaded weighs approximately 485 pounds.
Boxes can weigh up to 50 pounds.