Job Details

Courier

Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is currently seeking a full-time Courier to join our Materials Movement team. You will sort and deliver library materials between our 16 member library locations in Washington County - quickly getting books, movies, and more into the hands of our patrons! Couriers transport library materials using a 15-foot, 2-ton box truck (no special license required) and sort library materials at our warehouse in Hillsboro using automated materials handling equipment. You will be joining WCCLS at an exciting time, as we are working with partner libraries to centralize collection management and technical services (cataloging and materials processing). The Materials Movement team will work closely with other teams to support these new operations. This is a full-time, 40-hour a week position that works weekends. Our team starts every day bright and early at 7:00am. On a typical day, you might load a delivery truck with library totes full of library materials, make deliveries and pick up materials at 3-6 libraries on your route, return to the WCCLS warehouse to drop off your totes, and work alongside your teammates to induct materials on our automated central sorter. Your routes give you an opportunity to see the inner workings of our system and libraries, and you have the opportunity to interact with library staff (our internal customers) and the public every day. You might also find yourself shelving library items, opening and inspecting shipments, packaging items for library mail, and assisting with interlibrary loans.

Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of standard filing practices; recordkeeping and inventory control; and modern office practices and procedures.
• Skills to drive and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials in any weather condition; check orders for accuracy and appropriateness; safely use moving/loading equipment such as electric pallet jacks, hand trucks; dollies, and other hand tools; and operate automated mail metering equipment or Automated Materials Handling equipment for library materials.
• Ability to lift heavy and bulky items weighing up to 50 lbs. or more; push and pull items weighing up to 80 lbs. or more; rapidly locate streets and addresses; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups who come from diverse backgrounds and represent members of the public, coworkers, and/or vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent; AND one (1) year of work experience as a courier, delivery driver, or in a warehousing related field.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Some positions in this classification may be required to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer physical abilities assessment prior to appointment.
• For more information on the physical requirements, please visit the Job Task Analysis for Delivery Clerk Series.

About the Department:

WCCLS is the primary funding source for public libraries in Washington County and provides the essential infrastructure that links independently operated library buildings together into one system that is accessible to all county residents. This includes library collections, technology access, the integrated library system and discovery layer, materials movement, and administering the cooperative library system, including policies, contracts, data analysis and reporting. The cooperative model ensures that residents in cities big and small, as well as rural and unincorporated areas across the county, have access to the same life-changing library services. Washington County is located just west of Portland, Oregon. We are the second most populous county in our welcoming state and the five most spoken languages after English are Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, and Russian. With a strong regional tech economy, Washington County has a high median education and income level, and there is strong community support for our public library system. In November 2025, voters supported a significant funding increase for WCCLS. WCCLS is a department of Washington County, and our Board of County Commissioners are great supporters of our library system, including our deeply held value of the freedom to read. Learn more about visiting the beautiful rural areas and the thriving cities of Washington County at tualatinvalley.org.