Job Description

Under general supervision, the LSC (Library Service Center) Shelver/Driver position performs routine, moderately complex technical tasks to support the inventory and movement of materials. The role requires a dependable team player who can meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for extended periods, lifting/pushing/pulling bins and book trays over 50 lbs., and maneuvering loaded book trucks that may exceed 200 lbs.

The position also supports daily deliveries between off-site locations and the main campus using a large dually box truck; a clean driving record is required. The selected candidate must be willing and able to obtain certification to operate order pickers (forklifts) and perform material handling up to 35 feet in a 50-degree warehouse environment.

Strong customer service skills and a commitment to safety, accuracy, and reliability are essential for success in this role.

Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in PDF format to avoid any formatting issues.

Workplace Requirements

This position requires significant physical activity, including heavy lifting, working at heights up to 35 feet, safely operating heavy machinery (order pickers), and driving a large box truck.

Workplace Location

This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person at LSC or Fondren Library on the main campus. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed hiring rate is $19.08 - $20.08 an hour, with potential for a higher rate based on qualifications and experience. Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under FLSA are eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Two or more years of customer service experience
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Must possess (or obtain within 30 days of hire) a valid Texas Driver's license, with no more than three (3) moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past three years, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) within the past three years

Skills

• Demonstrates interpersonal, clerical, and basic organizational skills
• Ability to understand and communicate library policies
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of library services and practices
• Ability to use a variety of technical and business software programs
• Ability to operate a hydraulic lift following training

Preferences

• Experience driving large vehicles (e.g., vans or large trucks)
• Forklift experience is preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, sorts and loads books onto book trays in the correct order by size and shelves materials in proper order within a high-density storage facility
• Collects library materials and scans items using handheld scanners to transfer home locations to the high-density storage facility
• Identifies books in need of repair
• Pulls, prepares, and ships materials to borrowing libraries
• Scans materials for delivery through the interlibrary loan system and updates item statuses within the associated software
• Performs audits of collections to verify holdings and material condition
• Performs all other duties as assigned

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