Part-Time Delivery Services Associate
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Job Location:
Independence, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Delivery Services Associate | Branch or Department: Delivery Services |
Reports to: Delivery Services Manager | Supervises: N/A |
FLSA Status: Overtime Nonexempt | Benefits Classification: Part-time |
Salary/Wage: $17.00 per hour | Work Location: Administrative Headquarters |
Work Schedule: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday through Friday | Hours per Week/Year: As needed 950 annual maximum |
Revision Date: December 2025 | Anticipated Closing Date: Open until Filled |
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 Delivery Services Associate position is responsible for driving MCPL owned vehicles to deliver materials to branch locations. The successful person in this position models excellent customer service through facilitating the smooth transition of items from one branch to another and sorting items on the dock and in the warehouse. The Delivery Services Associate performs manual labor to load and unload trucks and processes materials on the dock and in the mailroom.
Essential Functions
- Delivery driving
- Transports library materials to branch locations throughout the library system via a company truck
- Makes unscheduled deliveries and pick-ups
- Picks up discarded boxes from branches
- Sorting
- Sort Library materials and related items on the dock
- Loads and unloads delivery trucks
- Unloads freight from trucks
- Receives deliveries from UPS FedEx and other vendors
- Warehousing
- Determines suitability of discarded and donated books and other related materials
- Trains employees how to sort discarded books and pack appropriately
- Helps sort surplus and/ or donated materials and prepares them for sale or discard
Non-essential Functions
- Receives and delivers mail within the building as needed
- Makes special delivery runs as necessary
- Familiarity with Jackson Clay and Platte County directions and locations
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
- Experience driving box trucks Preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
All successful team members at MCPL should demonstrate:
- Ability to use effective verbal written and discreet communication with management co-workers and the public.
- 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 their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
- Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.
- Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
- Reliable punctual and flexible with scheduling.
- Good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
Additionally this position requires:
- Job Knowledge
- Ability to operate library vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
- Sufficient knowledge of department processes and procedures
- Technology including specific applications hardware and coding languages
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications including Outlook and Teams in order to read and respond to emails and messages
- Basic knowledge of the librarys digital timekeeping and human resources system in order to accurately record time approve time cards and update personal information
- Communication (reading writing speaking)
- Demonstrates confidentiality and discretion regarding employee information and all administrative matters related to the work assigned
- Teamwork
- Ability to follow directions from multiple sources within the Delivery Services department related to their individual areas of responsibility while maintaining collaborative relationships within the Delivery Services team as well as others system-wide
- Decision Making
- Demonstrates mature judgment and sound decision-making skills
- Ability to modify workflows depending on daily demands obligations and tasks
- Customer Service
- Ability to adapt to changing deadlines workflows and tasks assigned while maintaining a polite professional and collaborative demeanor
Age Requirement:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
MVR Requirement
- Possession of a valid drivers license and the ability to drive an MCPL vehicle according to company policy
Work Environment
- (Indoor/Outdoor) Works both indoors and outdoors and must have considerable tolerance for weather conditions dust mold scents allergens and communicable diseases which enable the employee to work outside at a facility handle construction and library materials work in older buildings and on jobsites and interact with coworkers and the public.
- Use of special equipment safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Daily (greater than 50% of the time)
- Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
- Walking (even ground)
- Walking (variable surfaces)
- Lifting 40 pounds
- Pushing/Pulling 40 pounds
Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
- Sitting
- Bending/Stooping
- Kneeling
- Reaching above shoulder
- Climbing ladders
- Receiving Communication and Instructions (vision reading hearing)
- Conveying Communication and Instructions (Speaking writing)
- Using computer data entry tools - keyboard mouse touchscreen scanner
Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times per month)
- Climbing stepstools
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
About Company
Mid-Continent Public Library is a consolidated library district and tax-supported political subdivision that serves nearly 800,000 people in the greater Kansas City metro area. The Library is governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees, which includes four representatives from each of t ... View more
