Job Opening: Bookstore Assistant - Chinese Bookstore (Packing & Operations Support)

Company: Maha Yu Yi Pte Ltd

Location: Bras Basah Complex, Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $2,000 - $2,200/month (depending on experience)

Hourly Pay Estimate: $10.50 - $11.55/hour (based on 44-hour work week)

About Us

Maha Yu Yi is a long-established Chinese bookstore located in Bras Basah Complex, with both wholesale and retail operations, as well as an active e-commerce platform. We serve walk-in customers, schools, libraries, and institutions with a wide selection of Chinese-language books. As our operations grow, we are looking for a reliable team member to support our back-end logistics and warehouse activities.

Job Scope

• Packing & Mailing Support

• Pick and pack customer orders from retail, online, and wholesale channels

• Prepare shipping labels and assist in order fulfilment for courier collection

• Ensure accuracy of incoming and outgoing stock and delivery records

• Warehouse & Inventory Support

• Receive and unpack incoming book shipments

• Tag, label, and shelve books in the warehouse or backstore

• Perform stock checks and assist with inventory recording and updates

• Maintain accurate records for both incoming and outgoing goods

• Operations & Housekeeping

• Support daily store and warehouse operations as needed

• Assist with general housekeeping to keep packing and shelving areas neat and functional

• Book Cover Scanning & Processing

• Scan book covers and selected pages using copier or scanner

• Rename and organise scanned files for upload to the online store

• Ensure equipment is maintained in working condition

✅ Requirements

• Physically fit and able to handle light lifting(boxes of books)

• Detail-oriented and organised in packing and scanning tasks

• Comfortable using copier/scanner machine and basic computer tools

• Team player with a positive, responsible attitude

• Prior experience in warehouse, packing, or bookstore support is a bonus

• Able to read Chinese (for scanning and labelling)

Salary & Work Conditions

• Monthly salary: SGD 2,000 - 2,200, depending on experience

• Hourly pay estimate: SGD 10.50 - 11.55 (based on 44-hour work week)

• Location: Bras Basah Complex

• Staff discount on bookstore items

Work Schedule

• We operate daily from 9:30am - 6:30pm / 7:00pm (including weekends)

• This is a 5.5-day role

• Candidates may indicate your preferred workdays (weekday or weekend)

• Flexible scheduling may be arranged, subject to team needs

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume online or email it to staff@yuyi.com.sg.

Please include:
• The position you're applying for
• A short summary of your working experience
• Your contact details and availability

• Expected salary (optional)

• Full time or Part time

Nearest MRT: Bugis / City Hall / Bras Basah

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.