Book Processing Tech II

Warehouse Associates perform a core group of tasks, listed below.  They apply various products to books according to detailed library specifications.  They also pick books from warehouse shelves. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with OT available or required on a week-to-week basis. Position is located onsite at our office in Contoocook, NH.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Core tasks include processing and picking books. Employees will apply barcodes; theft detection devices; stamps; date dues and similar products. They will pick books from the warehouse shelves.
• Assigned tasks may include other jobs which are not listed.
• All employees should expect to work outside the department as business conditions require.
• Technicians must:
• Meet or exceed quality standards in all areas to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards in all areas.
• Be able to use a computer and a scanner to enter barcode data.  Use a computer for other essential computer-based programs.
• Other duties as assigned which includes work outside the department as business conditions require.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Must be able to remain and perform tasks at an assigned workstation
• Constantly push carts full of books to and from their work area and within the warehouse
• Constantly use hands and fingers to operate a computer and apply products as part of the processing of books
• Constantly picks books from racks low to the ground to a height of 6 feet
• Frequently communicates with leaders and trainers regarding instructions and processing of materials.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Constantly moves books weighing up to 5 pounds to and from the carts and their work area
• Frequently moves books weighing up to 15 pounds to and from the carts and their work area
• Occasionally moves books weighing up to 25 pounds to and from the carts and their work area
• Frequently positions self to retrieve and put away supplies, including under desks and shelves low to the ground
• Must be able to closely inspect products to ensure quality of work
• Constantly working in a production environment with concrete floors
• Constantly exposed to computers, monitors and barcode scanners

 Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comprehend and act upon detailed written and verbal technical instructions
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Good work attitude and a strong commitment to company goals regarding productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.