Library Shipping & Receiving Assistant

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2021-12634
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Library

Princeton University

Overview

The Princeton University Library seeks a Library Shipping and Receiving Assistant. This individual will make scheduled daily deliveries of library materials, books and other miscellaneous items within Firestone and the branch libraries, pickup and deliver materials to Forestall Annex and ReCAP (large book trucks weighing 500-600 lbs.), will pick up special services packages at the U.S. Post Office as needed.

Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries. It employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support staff working in a large central library, 9 specialized branches, and 3 storage facilities. The Library supports a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deliveries for the branch libraries by sorting newspapers, periodicals, interdepartmental and first-class mail into their respective delivery boxes for the 12 branch libraries
• Sort all mail and boxes of books that are picked up from the branch libraries during the delivery of library materials
• Help pack books for UPS and USPS shipments and other delivery services
• Assist with running the automated mailroom equipment
• Sort and distribute first class mail, campus mail, packages and books to the units in Firestone Library when needed
• Pack books for branch libraries, UPS and USPS shipments and other delivery services. (ILS & Borrow Direct)
• Pick up of gift books from donor's houses;
• Receive incoming shipments from vendors;
• Receive equipment, books, and library supplies shipped to 693 Alexander Road.
• Assist with the upkeep of library delivery trucks, van and golf cart.
• Critical to the position is ensuring the integrity, accuracy, safety and confidentiality of mail handled by Library Shipping & Receiving Department, in accordance with USPS mailing standards, mail safety standards, internal protocols, Princeton policies and standards.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of related experience;
• Valid driver's license and experience driving a 12-14 cube truck;
• High level of customer service skills and the ability to work independently;
• Computer skills such as email and Windows-based shipping systems such as Sent Suite Products from Pitney Bowes;
• Knowledge of postal regulations and Express Services such as DHL, Federal Express and UPS;
• Ability to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to move wooden carts that weigh between 500-600 lbs.
• Ability to operate a walk behind forklift.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand or walk 2-4 hours at one time for 6 - 8 hours per day;
• Sit for up to 2 hours per day;
• Lift or carry up to 40 pounds frequently (34 - 66% of the workday), and up to 75 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday);
• Push or pull using forces up to 40 pounds frequently (34 - 66% of the workday), and using forces up to 75 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the workday);
• Repetitively use hands for simple grasping, pushing, or pulling;
• Bend, squat, kneel, knee stand, push, or pull frequently (34 – 66% of the work day);
• Climb stairs, reach overhead, or lift overhead occasionally (up to 33% of the workday);
• Lift up to 40 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead, and up to 75 pounds in a range of motions from floor to shoulder height;
• Work on a loading dock and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including shoveling snow from the loading dock area when necessary during winter months;
• Possess full range of body motions and physical agility.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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