Book Processor

Job Title:
PROCESSING CLERK – VAS/CLS
Date:

August 1, 2022

Job Code:

FLSA:

Non Exempt

Reports To:

SUPERVISOR, CLS/VAS OPERATIONS

GRADE:

• Who We Are/ B&T Values Statement

At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy. We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential. We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities. Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.

Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.

• Who You Are
• You are able to work efficiently independent and become a strong team player
• You are able to maintain standards of quality and productivity.

• What You’ll Do/ A Day In The Life Typically Includes
• As a Book Processor, you are responsible for the application of processing materials such as labels, ink stamping, and protective jackets over products per customer specifications.
• This position performs duties related to processing and labeling a book prior to sending to the library customer. This includes affixing labels, book pockets and/or protective covers for book according to the customer instructions. Must maintain standards of quality and productivity of the Book Processing department.
• We have two book processing departments Value Added Services (VAS) and Customized Library Services (CLS). In Value Added Services you will utilize direction via paper and only work with books. Working in the Customized Library Services book processing department you will utilize the computer, apply anti-theft devices and custom labels. You may also work with Audio Visual materials on top of books.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Review orders and specifications
• Pick and place correct product off incoming lines
• Inspection of books to ensure there is not any damage, dirt or other defects; replaces product as necessary
• Correctly match label product according to templates and processing procedures
• Verify product totals and records processing as completed

• Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Required Skills & Experience
• 0-3 years of warehouse experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer skills
• Ability to stand during shift with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to pick up books weighing up to 10 pounds
• Ability to pick up totes up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pick up totes 50-100 pounds with assistance
• Hand and eye coordination
• Attention to detail
• Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms and occasionally walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Must regularly push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Benefits
• Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1stof the month following your hire date
• Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Climate controlled facility
• Career Path
• Processing Clerk-VAS/CLS - Functional Trainer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.23 - $16.26 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Commerce, GA 30599: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse distribution: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $15 - $16