Part-time Warehouse Worker

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We are seeking a Part-time Warehouse Worker to work at our Los Angeles Sales Office handling orders for Japanese and English books, stationery, and general merchandise. The role involves tasks such as shipping & receiving, packing, unloading, and inventory control.

Our Sales Department serves institutional customers such as other retailers, schools, and libraries. Japanese culture has great appeal among Americans. Many are learning the language, and manga is more popular than ever. Also, Japanese stationery and general merchandise are well-received for their quality and uniqueness. We are looking for someone to help us promote Japanese culture to the world, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: 605 Hawaii Avenue Torrance CA 90503
Position: Part-time Warehouse Worker
Schedule: 3 days / week (Only weekdays, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are preferable. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm incl. 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Start date: March 1 or later

Duties include:

  • Shipping orders
  • Handling returned items
  • Inventory management
  • Order-related communication with B2B customers

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Physically able to lift and/or move boxes (10-40 lbs on average. Up to 60 lbs)
  • Business level English (Workplace communication, Telephone, Read and write emails)
  • Japanese speaker preferred
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Working experience in a Japanese company and/or warehouse is desirable.

On-the-job training will be provided at the beginning.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • On-the-job training

Application Question(s):

  • What is the reason you are applying for this job?
  • What do you know about Kinokuniya? If you have visited Kinokuniya bookstore in the past, please describe your experience.
  • What can you contribute to Kinokuniya if you are hired?
  • Will you be able to work on-site three days a week (Weekdays only. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are preferable) from 9:00am to 5:00pm from March 2026?
  • Will you physically be able to lift and move heavy boxes weighing up to 60 lbs?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • English (Required)
  • Japanese (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Torrance, CA 90503 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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