What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Materials Handling Specialist (Internal Library applicants only) Job at H position at Hennepin County, MN?
Salary : $45,760.00 - $57,072.34 Annually
Location : 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25LIB840MV012
Department : Library
Division : Handling
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
is looking to fill a Senior Materials Handling Specialist position in the Technical Services / Handling unit. In 2023, Technical Services / Handling staff unpacked 456 pallets of new materials, received 439,688 books and audiovisual materials in Horizon, the library's Integrated Library System (ILS), and processed 370,174 new items for addition to the library's collection.
Location and hours :
This position is located at Ridgedale Library at 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305, adjacent to the Library Administration Office on the ground floor. Department core hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. Shifts are 8 hours and have some flexibility within core hours.
About the position type :
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current of the Hennepin County Library to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Office Specialist III.
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In this position, you will :
- Receive orders of print and audio-visual materials :
Scan barcoded books and audio-visual materials into Horizon receiving system.
Includes repackaging or reprocessing audiovisual material.
Assist with managing CM and Book Club Kit Collections.
Need to have :
Two years or more of office clerical experience.
Nice to have :
Physical ability to push book carts requiring 20 pounds of push force, bend, lift and stack materials, stoop, reach above head, stand for long periods of time, and occasionally lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word), email, keyboarding, data entry, and use of the Internet and Intranet.
Interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Hennepin County Library works to nourish minds, transform lives, and build community together. Our digital and physical collections seek to preserve the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. We support the public good with responsive programs and services that aid and enrich the lives of every resident. All are welcome here.
About Hennepin County :
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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If you have any questions, please contact :
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
612-348-7855
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Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :
Public service
Competitive pay
Work-life balance
Generous benefits
Opportunities to grow
Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
Are you a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Library?
This position is located at Ridgedale Library at 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305, adjacent to the Library Administration Office on the ground floor. Department core hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. Shifts are 8 hours and have some flexibility within core hours.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
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How many years of office clerical experience do you have?
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How many years of experience do you have working with Automated Materials Handler?
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How many years of experience do you have working within the Acquisitions module of the Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS)?
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Salary : $45,760 - $57,072
