Materials Handling
Materials Handling Opportunities
Current location(s) in need:
- Ridgedale Library located at 12601 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka, MN 55305 Two-hour shifts are available, schedules flexible during open business hours.
Materials handling general duties:
Materials Handling Volunteers play an important role in assisting library staff maintain the collection and ensure that materials are available and accessible to our community. Examples of duties may include:
- Sort and shelve library materials
- Pull requested titles from shelves using provided reports
- Straighten and organize books on shelves
- Withdraw items from the collection using designated process
- Place collected reserved items into bins for delivery
- Help with special projects as needed
Applicants need to have:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to follow direction
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work independently
- Commitment to attend all required training sessions
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Available to volunteer for a minimum of 6-12 months following training (flexible scheduling for short-term tasks)
Training & Support:
Training by Library staff; Supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff person.
If you have these skills and are excited to support the library’s daily operations, we welcome your application and look forward to connecting with you.
