--- title: 'Lift Operator at Literati' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lift-operator-literati-fc-arlington-0gkqkzfj8h2q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-05' --- # Lift Operator at Literati - **Company:** Literati - **Location:** Fc Arlington, TX - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/literati/549727f9-fae1-4ade-8e95-5f05786e5ae0 ## Job description Full-Time Position Shifts available to schedule 7 am - 3:30 pm M-F $16/hr ************************************************************************ ## ONSITE HIRING EVENT ## SEPTEMBER 1-2, 2026 ## 9 AM - 12 PM ## 1PM - 3 PM 2430 E Arbrook Blvd. // Ste 300 Arlington, TX 76014 ************************************************************************ ## ABOUT LITERATI Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids love through school book fairs and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life. As a Warehouse Associate focused on the picking and packing of customer orders, you’ll be an essential part of bringing book fair magic to life and ensuring timely shipments to our customers. You’ll be responsible for picking and packing fixtures, fulfilling daily orders, counting inventory, loading, and unloading trucks, moving products, and processing returns safely. This role will require the training in and use of PIT equipment, specifically the order picker (reach truck), cherry picker and forklift. The rewards of the position are high visibility and a positive impact on literacy worldwide. Growth opportunities exist as we are a startup and anticipate robust growth in business year over year. To be equitable to all Literatians, we have set compensation and a non-negotiation policy- we don't think a person’s pay should be determined by how comfortable they negotiate. As a result, we like to be transparent and up-front about the compensation. When we make an offer, we can provide options so employees can choose between compensation packages, prioritizing salary or equity. The hourly rate for this role will be $17.50/hr. ## ABOUT YOU - High School Graduate/GED - Experienced on PIT equipment (Order picker, reach, forklift) - Detail Oriented - Highly Organized - Able to Count and Speak English - Strong Work Ethic - Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time ## WE’D LOVE TO SEE - High-Quality Standards - Strong Communication - Task-Oriented - Committed to Excellence ## ABOUT THE ROLE - Picking, Packing, Order Fulfillment, Counting, Cycle Counts, Advertised Title Walks, QA, Transfers, Fair Production, Auditing, and Training. - Mobility and Standing: This position requires the ability to remain standing and moving throughout the entirety of the shift. Candidates should be comfortable being on their feet for extended periods of time to successfully perform job duties. - Lifting Requirements: The role involves occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to safely lift, carry, and maneuver items within this weight range as part of their regular duties. - Flexibility and Dexterity: Regular activities include bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. These movements are integral to performing tasks associated with the role, such as handling materials, operating machinery, or completing manual tasks. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. We offer medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, and four weeks of PTO for FT Employees. We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people — particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc. — may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular — or spectacularly strange — places, we love a good story. ## About Literati ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Literati is a children's book company that builds reading skills through personalized book clubs and school book fairs, combining expert curation with data science. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Trustbridge Partners) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Jessica Ewing ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Children's publishing, EdTech, E-commerce - **Target customers**: B2C (families with children ages 0-12), B2B (schools and educators), B2B (school districts) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Ignite a love of learning and a love of life" by enriching the lives of kids through school book fairs, book box delivery, donations, and partnerships with literacy organizations. ## Products & Services - **Book Clubs (Kids Subscription Box)**: A personalized book delivery service where children receive a curated box of books tailored to their age and reading level, selected by experts and refined by data science. Families keep what they love and send back the rest. - **School Book Fairs**: A modern, easy-to-set-up book fair program for schools, available both in-person and online. Schools and educators can host fundraisers and earn rewards. - **Online Book Store**: A shop for individual book purchases, gift cards, and school donations. - **Donation Program**: Allows families to return outgrown books for donation to Title 1 schools and underserved communities. Over 1 million books donated to date. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (acquired by Trustbridge Partners). - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of ~$31.4 million (estimated). Total funding raised: $92 million. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Felicis (led Series B), Shasta Ventures (led Series A), Trustbridge Partners (parent company/acquiring entity). - **Growth Signals**: - Serves over 10 million families and educators. - Raised $40M in Series B funding in 2021. - Acquired Follett Corporation's school book fair assets in 2022. - Headcount has grown over 5% in the last year. - Over 1 million books donated to underserved communities. ## Competitive Advantages - **Expert + Data Science Curation**: Combines the expertise of children's literature specialists with proprietary data science and machine learning to deliver highly personalized book recommendations, creating a superior reading experience compared to generic subscription boxes. - **Dual Channel Model**: Operates both a direct-to-consumer subscription service and a school book fair business, creating multiple revenue streams and brand touchpoints. - **Community & Mission Focus**: A strong emphasis on literacy equity and book donations builds brand loyalty and differentiates from purely commercial competitors. - **Acquisition of Follett Assets**: The acquisition of Follett's book fair business significantly expanded Literati's footprint in the school market. ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding School Partnerships**: Growing the book fair business to reach more schools and educators nationwide. - **Deepening Personalization**: Continuing to refine its data science and curation models to improve book recommendations and reading outcomes. - **Community Impact**: Scaling its book donation program and partnerships with literacy organizations to solidify its mission-driven brand. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a team of "world-class product people, perfectionistic designers, philosophical hackers, and straight-up hustlers" on a mission to create revolutionary excitement in literature. Values include "learning," "heart," and "craft." - **Work Policy**: Hybrid work environment. Employees have the option to work remotely or from the Austin, TX office. The Austin office is available for collaboration. - **Technology Stack**: Uses modern tools including Python, Django, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, Swift, Machine Learning, Figma, Notion, Slack, and Looker. - **Perks & Environment**: Opportunity to work on a product with a tangible positive social impact (improving childhood literacy). The company has a strong, mission-driven ethos. ## Sources 1. [Literati Careers Page](https://literati.careers/) 2. [Literati About Us](https://literati.com/aboutus/) 3. [Literati Official Website](https://literati.com/) 4. [Built In Austin - Literati Profile](https://builtin.com/company/literati) 5. [LinkedIn - Literati](https://www.linkedin.com/company/literati) 6. [Glassdoor - Literati](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Literati-EI_IE2162620.11,18.htm) ## Other roles at Literati - [Business Development Representative (BDR)](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-representative-bdr-literati-remote-0p4qfhfy38qx)