Quick Snapshot

Pay: $17.00/hour
Weekend Shift Pay: Up to $18.00/hour
1st Shift Options:

• Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | $17.00/hour
• Wednesday–Sunday | 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | $17.00/hour base, up to $18.00/hour for weekend shifts

Location: Interlochen
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry-Level to Experienced
Industry: Book Distribution | Order Fulfillment | Warehouse | Shipping

Build Skills in Order Fulfillment & Shipping

This is an individually driven, physically active role for someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

You'll be responsible for locating and pulling books from the company's online inventory, preparing orders for shipment, and helping ensure approximately 1,000 books per day are picked and shipped on schedule.

Because outgoing orders must meet a strict 1:00 PM daily shipping cutoff, reliability, organization, and the ability to maintain a steady pace are critical to this position.

The position pays $17.00/hour, with an opportunity to earn up to $18.00/hour for weekend shifts on the Wednesday–Sunday schedule.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Order Fulfillment Picker & Shipper, your responsibilities will include:

• Pick approximately 1,000 books per day from the company's online inventory
• Locate specific books throughout the warehouse and accurately match them to customer orders
• Navigate 9-shelf storage bays using step stools
• Frequently bend, kneel, reach, climb, and move throughout the warehouse
• Lift and carry books and other materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Maintain a pick-and-ship production standard of 175 books per hour
• Work independently to maintain production pace throughout the shift
• Organize and prepare outgoing orders for shipment
• Meet the strict 1:00 PM daily shipping cutoff for all outgoing orders
• Communicate with team members as needed to resolve inventory or order issues
• After the daily shipping deadline, assist with eBay listing tasks and book research
• Maintain an organized and efficient work area
• Follow established fulfillment, shipping, quality, and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates typically have:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to locate and pull the correct products from inventory
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a consistent production pace throughout the shift
• Comfortable working toward established productivity goals
• Ability to prioritize work around strict shipping deadlines
• Comfortable with sustained physical activity throughout the workday
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, climb, and lift
• Reliable attendance and dependable work habits
• Strong punctuality and consistency, especially during holiday peak season
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to stay focused in a busy fulfillment environment

Previous experience in warehouse operations, order picking, fulfillment, shipping, inventory, retail, or production can be helpful, but the most important qualities are reliability, attention to detail, independence, and the ability to maintain a consistent pace.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and remain physically active throughout an 8-hour shift
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and climb step stools
• Ability to work around 9-shelf storage bays
• Ability to maintain a pick-and-ship standard of 175 books per hour
• Ability to meet the 1:00 PM daily shipping cutoff
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits May Include

Benefits and eligibility may vary by employer but may include:

• Competitive $17.00/hour starting pay
• Opportunity for up to $18.00/hour for weekend shifts
• Consistent 1st shift schedule
• Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Sunday schedule options
• Full-time employment
• On-the-job training
• Opportunity to develop order fulfillment and warehouse skills
• Experience with inventory and online order systems
• Experience with shipping and fulfillment processes
• Opportunities to develop product research and eBay listing skills
• Transferable skills for future warehouse, logistics, fulfillment, inventory, and shipping positions

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• $17.00/hour starting pay
• Up to $18.00/hour for weekend shifts
• 1st shift schedule: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Choose between Monday–Friday or Wednesday–Sunday scheduling
• Full-time opportunity
• Build hands-on experience in order fulfillment and shipping
• Work independently and take ownership of your daily workload
• Learn inventory, picking, packing, and shipping processes
• Gain experience working with online inventory systems
• Opportunity to assist with eBay listings and book research
• Active position for people who prefer staying busy throughout the workday
• Develop transferable warehouse and logistics skills

Real Talk

This is a physically demanding fulfillment position where you'll be expected to stay active and maintain a consistent pace throughout the shift.

You'll be picking approximately 1,000 books per day, with a production expectation of 175 books per hour. The work involves navigating 9-shelf storage bays, using step stools, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and carrying books weighing up to 50 pounds.

The 1:00 PM shipping cutoff is firm, so being dependable and managing your time effectively are extremely important. During busy periods, especially around the holidays, shipping deadlines and carrier pickups don't move. Reliable attendance is therefore critical to the success of the operation.

This is also an individually driven role. You'll need to be comfortable working independently, staying on task, and maintaining your own pace without constant supervision.

The work can be repetitive and physically demanding, but it can be a strong fit for someone who enjoys staying busy, likes having clear daily goals, and takes pride in getting orders out accurately and on time.

If you have previous warehouse, order-picking, fulfillment, inventory, shipping, retail, or production experience, make sure to highlight it when applying. The ability to work independently, maintain accuracy, and consistently meet deadlines will be especially valuable in this position.