Warehouse Associate

FULL TIME - M-F, 7 am - 3:30 pm

$16/hr

Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.

As a Warehouse Associate focused on the picking and packing of customer orders, you’ll be an essential part of bringing book fair magic to life and ensuring timely shipments to our customers. You’ll be responsible for picking and packing fixtures, fulfilling daily orders, counting inventory, loading and unloading trucks, moving products, and processing returns safely. The rewards of the position are high visibility and a positive impact on literacy worldwide. Growth opportunities exist as we are a startup and anticipate robust growth in business year over year.

ABOUT YOU

• High School Graduate/GED

• Detail Oriented

• Highly Organized 

• Able to Count and Speak English

• Strong Work Ethic

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time

WE’D LOVE TO SEE

• High-Quality Standards

• Strong Communication

• Task-Oriented

• Committed to Excellence

ABOUT THE ROLE 

• Picking

• Packing

• Order Fulfillment

• Counting

• Cycle Counts

• Advertised Title Walks

• QA

• Transfers

• Fair Production

• Auditing

• Training

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Mobility and Standing: This position requires the ability to remain standing and moving throughout the shift. Candidates should be comfortable being on their feet for extended periods of time to perform job duties successfully.

• Lifting Requirements: The role involves occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to safely lift, carry, and maneuver items within this weight range as part of their regular duties.

• Flexibility and Dexterity: Regular activities include bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. These movements are integral to performing tasks associated with the role, such as handling materials, operating machinery, or completing manual tasks.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

ABOUT LITERATI

We offer medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and 4 weeks of PTO.

We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people — particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc. — may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular — or spectacularly strange — places, we love a good story.