Delivery Driver - Administrative Headquarters

Delivery Driver - Administrative Headquarters

Part Time, Manual Labor, Independence, MO, US

3 days ago | Requisition

Position Overview

The Delivery Driver position is responsible for modeling excellent customer service through facilitating the smooth transport of items from one branch to another via delivery truck and sorting items on the dock.

Essential Functions

• Delivery driving
  • Transports library materials to branch locations throughout the library system via a company truck
  • Makes unscheduled deliveries and pick‑ups
  • Picks up discarded boxes from branches
• Sorting
  • Sorts library materials and related items on the dock
  • Loads and unloads delivery trucks
  • Unloads freight from trucks

Non‑essential Functions

• Warehousing
  • Determines suitability of discarded and donated books and other related materials
  • Trains employees how to sort discarded books and pack appropriately
  • Helps sort surplus and or donated materials and prepares them for sale or discard

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/HiSet/GED Completion Required
• Warehouse/Production environment experience Preferred
• Experience driving box trucks Preferred
• Familiarity with Jackson, Clay, and Platte County directions and locations preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co‑workers, and the public.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of department processes and procedures and critical thinking skills to make decisions pertaining to the position.
• Proficiency in providing friendly and solution‑oriented customer service attitude and delivery with internal and external customers.
• Fundamental understanding of their own contribution to a welcoming and respectful workplace and library for all.
• Sufficient understanding of the MCPL value of intellectual freedom in order to uphold those values while performing their job duties.
• Strong ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling.
• Good communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

Additionally, this position requires:

• Job Knowledge
  • Able to operate a box delivery truck, hand trucks, pallet jacks, and other necessary equipment safely and effectively.
• Technology
  • Sufficient digital literacy to use Office 365 applications, primarily Outlook for email and to review personnel documents and time card information online.
  • Contributes positively to the efforts of the library.
  • Negotiates for a win‑win solution.
• Decision Making
  • Exhibits characteristics of a lifelong learner and a willingness to investigate new ideas.
• Customer Service
  • Maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Age Requirement

Must be at least 18 years of age.

MVR Requirement

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for use in carrying out the duties of this position including transportation of materials and equipment.
• Possesses the ability to drive MCPL vehicle according to company policy.

Essential physical abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:

Daily (greater than 50% of the time)

• Standing (more than 1 hour at a time)
• Walking (even ground)
• Walking (variable surfaces)
  Lifting 40+ pounds
• Pushing/Pulling 40+ pounds

Frequently (up to 50% of the time)

• Sitting
• Bending/Stooping
• Kneeling
• Climbing ladders
• Reaching above shoulder
• Receiving communication and instructions (vision, reading, hearing)
• Conveying communication and instructions (speaking, writing)
• Using computer data entry tools - keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, scanner

Occasionally (approximately 1–2 times per month)

• Climbing stepstools.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the Mid‑Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at .

Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job‑related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.

Monday‑Friday 5am - 12pm
950 hours per year maximum.