Bookstore Operations Assistant (Packing / Inventory / Warehouse)

MAHA YU YI PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on books

Small, supportive team environment

Training provided

Job summary

Maha Yu Yi PTE. LTD. in Singapore invites applications for a Bookstore Operations Assistant to support packing, order fulfilment, inventory handling, and warehouse tasks.

The role focuses on accuracy, efficiency, and steady, long-term contribution. You will pick and pack customer and school orders, verify Chinese titles, prepare parcels for courier pickup, manage stock, and assist with occasional book fairs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write Chinese for handling Chinese book titles and documents.
• Comfortable with physical work and repetitive packing tasks.
• Detail-oriented with accurate picking and stock handling.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer and school orders.
• Verify Chinese book titles against orders.
• Prepare parcels for delivery and courier pickup.
• Receive, shelve, label, and organise books in storage areas.
• Assist with stock-taking and inventory checks.
• Assist with nearby deliveries when required.
• Support packing/setup for school book fairs (ocassionally).
• Basic scanning of book covers/pages (optional).
• File organisation for online store (optional).

Skills

Read Chinese

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Long-term commitment

Job description

Job Opening: Bookstore Operations Assistant

(Packing / Inventory / Warehouse Support)

Maha Yu Yi is a long-established Chinese bookstore in Singapore, supporting retail, e‑commerce, and school book supply.

This role focuses mainly on packing, order fulfilment, inventory handling, and warehouse-related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Packing & Order Fulfilment (Core Role)

• Pick and pack customer and school orders
• Verify Chinese book titles accurately against order lists
• Prepare parcels for delivery and courier collection
• Ensure accuracy and proper handling of outgoing stock

Inventory & Stock Handling

• Receive and unload incoming shipments
• Shelve, label, and organise books in storage areas
• Assist with stock-taking and inventory checks

Operations Support

• Assist with nearby deliveries when required
• Support packing/setup for school book fairs (occasionally)
• General operational and housekeeping duties

Book Processing (Optional / Good to Have)

• Basic scanning of book covers/pages
• File organisation for online store
• Training provided

Requirements

• Able to read and write Chinese (required for handling Chinese book titles and documents)
• Comfortable with physical work (lifting, packing, repetitive tasks)
• Detail-oriented and careful with picking accuracy
• Responsible, reliable, and able to work independently
• Team player with positive attitude
• We are primarily seeking candidates who are interested in a long-term commitment with the company. Part-time applicants are welcome to apply if they can commit on a regular and long-term basis.

Candidates with packing / warehouse / inventory experience preferred

What We Offer

• Stable role in a long-established company
• Staff discount on books
• Small, supportive team environment