Receiving - Day Shift

Reader Link is the largest full‑service distributor of hardcover, trade, and paperback books to non‑trade channel booksellers in North America. We are the number one book distributor in the U.S., with over $1 billion in sales, moving 300 million books per year to over 50,000 store locations nationwide.

• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Discount
• Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan
• Vision Insurance

• Receives Bill of Lading from the dock foreman and visually checks for accuracy.
• Enters purchase order number, number of pallets, date of receipt, carrier, and product count into the computerized inventory system.
• Breaks down delivery by book title using the packing slip and checks accuracy of quantity and title.
• Verifies book title against packing slip, scans license plate into the system to link product with location in the warehouse.
• Weighs, measures length, width, and depth of each book and enters the information into the inventory system.
• Verifies purchase order number, ISBN, and quantity of books received for accuracy in the inventory system.
• Attaches license plate sticker to the bottom right corner of the box on the pallet for product identification and tracking.
• Follows safety rules for personal protection and safety of others, including maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Strips covers off books that have been removed from the computerized inventory system.
• Removes old book titles from inventory.
• Assists with inventory cycle counts.
• Completes other duties as assigned, directed, or requested.

• Experience operating a sit‑down forklift.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours per day and walk up to an hour.
• No fear of heights.
• Occasional climbing and push/pull of 11‑25 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching up and out, crouching, kneeling, and push/pull of 36‑50 pounds.
• Frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds; occasional carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Occasional repetitive foot movement.
• Frequent repetitive hand/arm movements, simple reaching, firm grasping, and fine hand manipulation.
• Specific vision ability required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular standing; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to wear gloves occasionally.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to calculate figures, areas, circumferences, and volumes.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Problem‑solving skills involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.

The work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust, works around moving machinery, and is in a moderate noise environment. The employee must work in a fast‑paced, team environment.

To join this successful organization, please send your resume.

Reader Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Reader Link is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need accommodation to complete the application, please email [email protected] or call (708) 356‑3737.