Full-Time Warehouse Associate
Full-Time Warehouse Associate
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11-07-2025
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11-07-2025
Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Branch or Department: Delivery Services
Salary/Wage: $17.70 per hour
Reports to: Delivery Services Manager
FLSA Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Supervises: N/A
Benefits Classification: Full-Time
Work Location: Administrative Headquarters
Job Grade: 2
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Hour per year: 2080
Revision Date: 3/6/2023
Archive Date: N/A
At Mid-Continent Public Library we:
Imagine. We inspire innovation through curiosity and exploration.
Try new things. We empower what works and learn from the rest.
Lead the way. We connect people to information ideas and inspiration.
Welcome all. We embrace new perspectives and listen with humility.
Everything we do we do together.
Position Overview
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for providing storage retrieval and disposal services for the library system.
Essential Functions
- Creates and maintains an inventory of Library furniture office furniture Library machines and other related items for use by Library staff branches and departments
- Ensures there is enough space to store Library related items from branches and Administrative Headquarters
- Organizes and stores surplus Library equipment (including breaking down furniture) valuables and long-term records
- Prepares items for sale or permanent loan to staff public and other organizations with Delivery Services Managers approval
- Determines suitability of discarded donated books and other related materials
- Trains library employees how to sort discarded books and pack appropriately
- Sorts surplus and/or donated material and prepares them for sale or discard
- Disposes of materials that do not meet the selective criteria
- Recycles materials appropriately
- Coordinates disposal of books with Freight companies and manager
- Trains library employees on proper process for disposing discarded books and packing appropriately
- Handles inquiries about the Warehouse and stored items
- Maintains organization of the warehouse
- Check emails daily for warehouse work order forms to store library related materials
- Attaches labels to storage racks for department item space
- Maintains a clean workplace
Non-essential Functions
- Loads and Unloads trucks
- Safely operates forklift and pallet jack to load and unload materials
- Maintains and charges forklift and power jack
- Works with Drivers/Sub-Drivers who assist in the warehouse to deliver library items and materials (as necessary)
- May drive routes in lieu of delivery drivers and do drop off and pick up at other branch locations
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/GED Completion Required
- Warehouse/Production Environment Experience Preferred
- Building cleaning and organizational experience Preferred
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Job Knowledge including Librarianship
- Displays fundamental knowledge by showing dependability punctuality and reporting to work on time as scheduled and prepared to work at the start of each shift
- Demonstrates characteristics of willingness to learn and good organization skills
- Ability to self-motivate in managing changing priorities and to perform multiple tasks concurrently
- Technology including specific applications hardware and coding languages
- Fundamental knowledge of demonstrating proven computer literacy with adequate keyboarding skills
- Demonstrates proficiency in manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a keyboard and any other assigned equipment to process library material
- Ability to produce and review a wide variety of library materials written correspondence reports and related materials in both electronic and hard copy form
- Communication (reading writing speaking)
- Fundamental knowledge in using effective verbal written and discreet communication with management co-workers and the public
- Demonstrates clarity in speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with management coworkers and the public
- Teamwork
- Fundamental knowledge within the dynamic of teamwork
- Demonstrates fundamental proficiency to contribute positively to the efforts of the library
- Ability to negotiate for win-win solutions
- Decision Making
- Fundamental knowledge of department processes and procedures that are necessary to ensure proper decision making
- Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in mature and sound judgement
- Ability to make decisions based on established library policies guidelines and programs
- Customer Service
- Fundamental knowledge of modeling an excellent customer service attitude and delivery
- Demonstrating fundamental customer service skills through professional collaborative interactions within Administrative Headquarters/Delivery team
- Ability to enthusiastically assist customers and other MCPL team members in a tactful and effective manner
All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate:
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position
- Proficiency in providing friendly and solution-oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers
- Fundamental understanding of how DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) principles impact the workplace and library services
Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
MVR Requirement
- Possession of a valid drivers license and a reliable personal vehicle for use in carrying out the duties of this position including transportation of materials and equipment (mileage reimbursed)
- Possesses the ability to drive MCPL vehicle according to company policy
Work Environment
- (Indoor) Works primarily indoors with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer and must have a reasonable tolerance for dust mold scents allergens and communicable diseases which enables the employee to handle library materials work in older buildings and interact with coworkers and the public.
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
- Standing
- Lifting up to 60 pounds
- Using computer data entry tools - keyboard mouse touchscreen scanner
Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
- Standing
- Walking (even ground)
- Lifting 40 pounds
- Pushing/Pulling 40 pounds
- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision reading hearing)
- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking writing)
Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times per Week)
- Reaching above shoulder
- Climbing stepstools
- Climbing ladders
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability protected veteran status or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the Mid-Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check identity verification and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy mitigating circumstances and rehabilitation.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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