Materials Handling Clerk/Courier

Req ID: 25717
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 11/07/2024

*An updated resume and cover letter are required*

Job Summary

To provide materials handling duties including packing and unpacking library materials, drive courier route and complete distribution of mail and supplies across the library system. Perform materials processing routines when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load truck and drive courier route safely to deliver library materials, program resources, supplies, correspondence and other deliveries
• Sorts materials for various locations and use related equipment
• Material handling duties include unpacking and verifying new library materials and their distribution
• Packs and unpacks material in transship boxes, delivering to appropriate location and sorting Central Library materials
• Maintains control of receipts of shipments, packing slips and invoices
• Complete internal mail distribution and filling supply requisitions for the library system, maintaining appropriate inventory
• Process new library material or re-processes old library material including laminating jackets, packaging in appropriate cases, printing spine labels and affixing all primary labels
• Creates, adds or amends holding information in the database
• Responsible for contributing to a positive and respectful workplace
• Other duties as assigned

Please note: This is a bargaining unit position. CUPE Local 1989 members will be given consideration for this vacancy, as per the collective agreement, followed by all other employees.

Prospective applicants should consult article 16.05 of the Collective Agreement under job postings.

Skills and Qualifications

• Secondary school education with up to 2 years of shipping and receiving experience is required
• A valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and excellent driving record is required
• Experience in driving a 16 foot, 3 ton cube van and maintaining a vehicle for road safety is required
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Effective oral and written skills in English are essential
• Effective interpersonal and customer service skills are essential
• Knowledge of the city and library branch locations is an asset
• Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies, and participate in implementation
• Must be able to lift 25kg on an ongoing basis and move book trucks

*Candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of their current driver’s abstract and performance on any driver competency assessment administered*

Hourly Rate/Salary: $48,727 – $59,104
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Digital Library Services & Collect
Non-Union/Union: CUPE

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.