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Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Library Service Center, Senior Warehouse Clerk

Position Summary

The Library Service Center is recruiting for 2 Warehouse Clerk positions. Under the supervision of the Head of the LSC, the Clerks will process, store and retrieve materials in the high-density, remote shelving and service facility for library materials.

Responsibilities

Performs various duties necessary for the operation of the LSC:

• Prepare materials for shelving:  This includes, but is not limiting to vacuuming materials; assembling book trays, barcoding materials, sizing and sorting materials onto trays or carts, keying verification of the locations of materials into inventory system
• Photocopy materials for library locations on campus
• Search, retrieve and package requested materials for physical delivery
• Retrieve material, photocopy and digitally deliver material to requestor with appropriate data entry
• Process renewals, recalls, overdue notices and invoice billing for items declared lost
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Departmental Duties

• Serves as backup for Facilities and Logistics Department when necessary (including driving/delivery/mail sorting and distribution).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

EDUCATION:

Required: Work requires knowledge of basic grammar, mathematical and clerical principles normally acquired through a high school education.

Preferred:  Associate’s degree or higher

EXPERIENCE:

Required:  Six months of experience in a warehouse, shipping, or mail room setting to become familiar with the basic concepts of package handling and delivery operations. Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be eligible to drive a Duke vehicle. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Preferred:  Prior experience working in a warehouse or an academic research library; knowledge of CAIASOFT or similar inventory management system; knowledge of ALMA or similar cataloging system; prior experience operating a forklift.

Working Conditions

• Frequently moves library materials weighing up to and over 50 pounds
• Frequently operates a forklift to shelve and retrieve materials

• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder to shelve and retrieve materials   
• Constantly positions self to reach high and low shelves
• Frequently works at heights up to 30 feet above the floor

• Frequently works in a temperature and humidity-controlled area (50°F and 30°RH)
• Frequently works in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Occasional weekend shifts required
• Must have valid NC Driver’s License and be eligible to drive a Duke vehicle.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practice. The hiring range for this position is firm at $20.00 - $22.00.  Offers will reflect the candidate’s years of experience and internal equity.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time, and retirement, as well as wide-ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:  https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

Application

An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at https://careers.duke.edu/ - Search for Requisition ID #252439. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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