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Mrs. Nelson's Book Company

Shipping and Receiving

Pay: $35,360/yr
Posted: 8 weeks ago
Location: Pomona, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Shipping or Receiving Clerk tracks all incoming and/or outgoing shipments at a company facility and checks that shipment orders are filled correctly. Uses scanning equipment to track inventory. Works in receiving to check shipments that are primarily production materials or company supplies, or checks outgoing shipments of finished products.

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Job Description

About Us Mrs. Nelson's Book Company is a leading wholesaler of K-12 books, supplying novels and textbooks to schools across the U.S. We partner with publishers to source new books, manage inventory in our warehouse, and fulfill orders for schools. Our in-house book bindery converts paperbacks into reinforced hardcovers, ensuring quality and durability for our customers. Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Shipping and Receiving Associate to join our warehouse team. This seasonal role supports the receiving, sorting, quality control, and packing of books for school orders. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, pays close attention to detail, and maintains excellent organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Receive and inspect incoming book shipments from publishers, verifying accuracy against purchase orders. Sort books by school order using Excel and Salesforce for tracking. Clean and perform quality control (QC) inspections on books coming from the in-house bindery. Pack completed orders for shipment to schools, ensuring accuracy and care. Maintain a clean and organized workspace in compliance with warehouse safety standards. Assist the warehouse manager with daily tasks and process improvements.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, or inventory management is a plus. Proficiency with Excel and Salesforce (or willingness to learn). Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse (hot in summer). Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods. Reliable team player with strong communication skills.
Work Environment:
Full-time, seasonal position from immediate start through September. Work in a non-climate-controlled warehouse; summer temperatures can be warm.
Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
Benefits:
Competitive hourly wage. Supportive team environment with hands-on training. Opportunity to contribute to education by supplying quality books to schools.
Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person