Under the direction of the Supervisor, Operations, this position provides for the efficient processing of materials as may be required to satisfy customer orders.
- Responsible to unload materials in preparation for processing and to re-load materials upon completion using a pallet jack or other equipment to move materials as needed.
- Responsible to pick books for customer orders.
- Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
- Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.
- Performs the following functions as assigned as part of the processing of materials according to specific instructions and customer requirements:
- Pocketer - Glues kits into books according to process codes.
- Labeler - Attach labels to spines of books pulls dust covers from books.
- Sizer - Measures each book with a ruler and pulls a plastic jacket to fit each book.
- Inserter - Inserts dust cover into a plastic jacket, books without dust cover get protection tapes over the spine labels.
- Gluer - Glues or tapes jackets onto books according to process codes.
- Biller - Takes care of paperwork and checks the books for quality.
- Responsible to perform specials processing to include RFID, security tags, special labels as required by the customer.
- Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
- Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.
- Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Finger dexterity and ability to measure and read a ruler.
- Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions, accurately count and have good eyesight.
- Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and respond to changing work environments.
- Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
- Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor), dust and glue or adhesives.
- Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 35 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
- This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brodart Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Finger dexterity
- Ability to measure and read a ruler
- Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions
- Ability to accurately count
- Good eyesight
- Ability to make appropriate safety decisions when handling materials
- Ability to respond to changing work environments
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with coworkers
- Ability to adhere to company rules, policies, and conduct standards
- Ability to work in a production environment with varied temperatures, noise, dust, glue, and adhesives
- Ability to stand and walk for eight-hour shifts
- Ability to frequently bend and lift 35 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds
- Availability for scheduled overtime based on production needs
What We Do
Brodart Co. is a full-service provider of products and services for libraries, schools, businesses, and other institutions. Its offerings include shelf-ready books, book distribution, library supplies, furniture, book-care products, ordering systems, bibliographic support, collection-development tools, and consulting. Founded around its 1939 library book-jacket-cover innovation, the company serves customers across North America and the Pacific Rim through an international operation worldwide.







