Powell's Books, the nation's top independent bookseller, is looking to fill several full-time Regular Retail Distribution Center (Warehouse) Level I or II positions at our NW Portland warehouse.
Our Retail Distribution Center (RDC) positions are an excellent way to get your foot in the door of the world of books and gifts, and learn the book business from the ground up. Our warehouse is the heartbeat of Powell’s, ensuring that our physical stores, website, and customers have the books and gifts that bring knowledge, joy, and escape to our customers. Once you gain experience in an RDC Level I or II role, a wide array of opportunities open to you, since we frequently promote from within. There are more senior positions within RDC, both for lead staff positions and management roles, as well as other opportunities around the company.
These positions will be on the Replenishment team.
Positions within the Replenishment team offer a unique opportunity to work both at our Retail Distribution Center and at the Powell’s Burnside location. They work primarily with Used and Remainder product, and offer a rare opportunity to work with the entire life cycle of a book from dock to a customer’s hand. This includes work at the Industrial warehouse which involves, but is not limited to, receiving Remainder inventory for displays and sections, efficiently distributing stock for all stores, and utilizing title knowledge by selecting titles for displays and tracking sales performance of the store displays. It also includes the opportunity to spend time at the Burnside store working with Used & Remainder displays, ensuring they are successfully merchandised to attract customers and sales. Replenishment team members collaborate as a team while also handling independent tasks and decision-making. These roles also entail assisting with other duties within the Industrial Warehouse as needed. It is a dynamic and multifaceted role within the retail and inventory environments, that involves many essential aspects of bookselling and foundational Powell’s process knowledge.
Powell’s provides a number of benefits for full-time employees, including:
Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)
401(k) savings plan
Subsidized Trimet Transportation Pass
Education benefit
Childcare subsidy
Employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings
Book borrowing privileges
The Powell’s warehouse is not your typical warehouse environment. Here are some ways in which our warehouse is different:
There are no late-night or overnight shifts, and we provide reliable breaks and lunch breaks.
We offer reliable and consistent schedules.
The safety of our employees is a top priority at Powell’s.
We have safe bike storage and showers on site if you prefer to bike to work. There is some vehicle parking available around the warehouse area that is free.
We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.
Shifts will be 9am – 5pm. Schedules will either be Monday - Friday or Sunday - Thursday.
Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience, and the reason why you're interested in this position.
Please follow the link to view the full job description and apply for this position through our careers website:
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWELLS&cws=39&rid=1411
The closing date for this position is Sunday, April 7th, 2024.
