What are the responsibilities and job description for the Returns & Receiving Clerk position at Watermark Books & Cafe?
This job is a full-time position, working behind the scenes. We need someone who is organized and efficient, who is enthusiastic about books, and has a keen eye for data and details. Some retail and/or data entry background is encouraged.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Inventory Manager to receive new books into the store and return overstock books to the publishers.
- Organize and unpack boxes arriving every weekday, type invoices into the POS system, keep close track of customer orders, and direct books out onto the shelves.
- Manage shortages and damages, processing and reporting them each day.
- Pack up boxes of books, type packing slips, create shipping labels, keep close track of vendor information.
- Carry large boxes of books up and down stairs each day.
- Work independently on daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and goals, while communicating progress with managers.
- Work at Watermark from 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Be able to focus on minute details, and be able to switch gears from returns to receiving, and back again each day.
- Work with customers and sell books on the sales floor.
Requirements
- High School diploma. College Degree is a plus.
- Prior experience working with data entry, or in retail.
- Experience working with computers, POS or data organization systems.
- Proficiency typing numbers using the ten key pad.
- Strong written, verbal, and overall communication skills.
- Excellent multitasker able to work both independently and on a team.
Benefits
- Watermark staff have access to upcoming books before they are published, and we love nothing more than to learn about and talk about our favorite stories.
- Watermark staff receive an employee discount on wonderful books and gift items, as well as delicious food and drink from the café.
- Starting wage for this position is $11-13/hour.
To apply for this position please click HERE to fill out an application. Please email the application, cover letter, and resume to employment@watermarkbooks.com. To learn more about this position, visit our website.
Salary : $11 - $13