Collectible Receiver PHX

ThriftBooks•Tolleson, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale. If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you. Our team is growing, and we're looking for a Collectible Receiver to join our Vintage Team. This is a full-time position (M-F) with a competitive wage based on experience, plus a benefits package including paid time off and a health care package. If books are your thing and you're looking for steady work in a stimulating environment with room to grow, then we want to talk to you. This position is based in our Phoenix Processing Center and will involve working on the warehouse floor as well as in front of a computer in a casual office setting. We will provide training to the right candidate, and experienced candidates will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge through advanced training and first-hand exposure to an ever-changing stream of used and rare books.

Requirements

All candidates must be willing to authorize a background check.
Are highly reliable and responsible. You have excellent attendance and consistently meet goals and metrics.
Bring a positive and respectful attitude every day, while working independently and as a part of a team.
Want to be coached and given feedback to become their best self.
Want to develop their career!
Familiarity with the used and rare book market is required and experience identifying, grading, and pricing desirable books is helpful.
1 year minimum.
Book store, and library, experience is a plus.
Must be able to work independently to achieve production goals.
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs
Requires some reaching, bending, lifting, twisting, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with military and/or veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Sort through the incoming stock to identify quality pre-ISBN and rare vintage books
Use our proprietary software to create accurate, compelling listings for sale through multiple online platforms
Light packaging and shipping duties for Collectible items that require an extra level of care and handling.