Job Title: Inventory & Fulfillment Assistant (Part-Time)
Reports To: Store Manager / Business Owner
Location: On-site, Portland, Oregon
Job Description: The Inventory & Fulfillment Assistant position is responsible for handling inventory, unpacking and organizing new stock (books), and packing and shipping online orders for customers; orders range from one to 100+ books. This is a low-volume packing specialist and bookstore assistant role that requires attention to detail, efficiency, and organization.
Please send resume, and introduction letter as body of email, and two references to:
rachel@linda-letra.com
Position is open until filled.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Unpack and inspect incoming book shipments for accuracy and quality, Update quantities in inventory (using Shopify)
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Organize books by category and alphabetical on book shelves, for special orders, or in back stock
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Tracking inventory, removing special orders from inventory and updating records.
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Communicate with buyer in regards to books needed to complete orders
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Communicate with store manager to ensure all supplies needed to fulfill orders are in stock
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Pack orders following shipping standards.
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Weigh and measure books and packages to determine proper shipping costs.
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Prepare orders for shipping from start to finish:
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Read orders on Shopify or custom purchase orders, select correct books and correct quantities for orders, pack efficiently and so that books are protected, close boxes with packing tape, purchase and apply correct shipping labels. Contact UPS, USPS, or Direct Transport for pick up.
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Break down boxes, put in recycling bin, empty trash
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Occasional cleaning: including bathroom, floors, dusting shelves
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Occasional customer - facing duties within the book store if needed while other staff are on break.
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Prioritizing orders
Needed Qualifications and Skills:
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Ability to lift and move boxes of books safely up to 40 lbs.
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Ability to read in Spanish.
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Must be able to alphabetize book titles, discern small differences in book formats (ie, recognize English and Spanish versions of books)
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Fluency with adding and subtracting whole numbers
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Open to feedback, willingness to be part of a small team
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Ability to make phone calls in regards to shipping and delivery (in English) as needed
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Ability to learn or knowledge of how to use simple mailing and packing machines
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Comfortable working with digital tools and platforms and ability to learn Shopify online platform, shipping platforms
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail
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Reliable and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Desired Skills:
This role is ideal for someone who:
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Enjoys hands-on work, is detail-oriented, and can manage multiple tasks in a bookstore setting with a small team
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Is familiar with Shopify, Google Suite and project management tools
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Believes in our mission of bilingual literacy for schools, libraries, families
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Interest in books, literacy, and/or education
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Enjoys reading and books
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Bilingual/bicultural
About Linda Letra Bilingual Books:
Our mission is to support bilingual schools, libraries, adults and children and with award-winning bilingual and Spanish literature. Texts in our catalog are award-winning, high-quality works that reflect diverse viewpoints, authentic Spanish, own voices, and literature from across the Americas and Spain. We champion authors, illustrators, and independent Latine-owned publishers!
Work environment:
Quiet bookstore and small back stock room, with business owner, manager, and other part time employee(s)
Schedule: 2 days per week, in person, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:00 - 4:00 with potential for occasional Thursdays.
Benefits:
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Starting wage: $18.75/hour
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30% employee discount on books
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1 free book per month
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1 free coffee drink per month from nearby cafe
Descripción del puesto:
El Asistente de Inventario y Cumplimiento es responsable de gestionar el inventario, desempacar y organizar el nuevo inventario, y empacar y enviar cuidadosamente colecciones de libros personalizados y seleccionados para los clientes. Este puesto requiere atención al detalle, eficiencia y organización.
Funciones y responsabilidades:
Desempacar e inspeccionar los envíos de libros entrantes para garantizar su precisión y calidad.
Organizar los libros y mantener el inventario.
Asistir en el seguimiento del inventario y actualizar los registros según sea necesario.
Empacar cuidadosamente las colecciones de libros personalizados siguiendo las normas.
Pesar y medir los libros y paquetes para determinar los costos de envío adecuados.
Preparar los pedidos para su envío, incluyendo el cierre de las cajas y la colocación de las etiquetas.
Comunicarse con los miembros del equipo sobre las necesidades de inventario.
Desmontar cajas.
Limpieza ocasional: incluyendo baños, pisos y limpieza de estantes.
Otras tareas asignadas
Calificaciones y habilidades:
Atención al detalle.
Capacidad para levantar y mover cajas de libros de hasta 18 kg.
Capacidad para leer en español.
Este puesto es ideal para alguien que disfruta del trabajo práctico, está orientado a los detalles y puede gestionar múltiples tareas en un entorno de librería.
