Full-Time

Warehouse Associate 1

Posted on 9/7/2026

Literati

Literati

201-500 employees

Subscription-based curated books with luminaries

Compensation Overview

$16/hr

Elgin, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Warehouse & Fulfillment (2)
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Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Able to count and speak English.
  • Able to remain standing and moving throughout the entire shift and walk or stand for extended periods.
  • Able to occasionally lift, carry, and maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Able to bend, twist, squat, and reach regularly to perform manual tasks.
  • Able to maintain attention to detail and organization.
  • Must be able to safely perform warehouse and material-handling duties.
Responsibilities
  • Pick and pack customer orders and fixtures.
  • Fulfill daily orders.
  • Count inventory and perform cycle counts.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Move products within the warehouse.
  • Process returns safely.
  • Perform advertised title walks, quality assurance, transfers, fair production, auditing, and training.
  • Remain standing and moving throughout the entirety of the shift.
  • Safely lift, carry, and maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform regular bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching while handling materials and completing manual tasks.
Desired Qualifications
  • Maintain high-quality standards.
  • Demonstrate strong communication.
  • Be task-oriented and committed to excellence.

Literati provides a curated book subscription service for adults and children. For adults, it partners with Luminaries—influential figures from business, sports, activism, and the arts—who select and discuss a new hardcover book each month, guiding subscribers to an intellectually and inspirational read. For children, Literati offers a 'try before you buy' option with educator- and expert-reviewed book selections to ensure high-quality, age-appropriate literature. The model is subscription-based, with monthly fees for receiving curated books and additional sales of books subscribers choose to keep. This setup creates a steady income stream and differentiates Literati through celebrity involvement and expert children's reviews. The company aims to foster a love of reading by delivering carefully chosen books aligned with readers' interests and educational value.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$92M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Literati announced no layoffs after the Trustbridge deal, preserving operating continuity.
  • The company booked nearly $40 million from fairs before acquisition, proving product-market fit.
  • 2026–2027 fair bookings remain open, including expanded themes and nationwide school outreach.

What critics are saying

  • Book fair growth depends on school calendars and district procurement, not recurring consumer demand.
  • Trustbridge now owns Literati and Walker Books, raising channel conflicts over titles and pricing.
  • If fairs stall, subscription revenue alone cannot justify operations, threatening a 2027 restructuring.

What makes Literati unique

  • Trustbridge bought Literati on April 23, 2026, backing its school-fair model.
  • Literati ranks second in U.S. school book fairs, serving 2.5 million students.
  • Its curated fairs pair expert book selection with eWallets, fundraising, and online ordering.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Short-term Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Associated Press
Apr 23rd, 2026
Literati acquired by Trustbridge Partners to scale US school book fairs

Literati, a Texas-based education technology company that operates modern student book fairs and subscription services, has been acquired by Trustbridge Partners. The pre-revenue terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2016 by Jessica Ewing, Literati has become the second-largest school book fair provider in the United States since launching its fair division in 2022. The company reached nearly $40 million in revenue and serves 2.5 million students across 4,000 annual fairs. Literati joins Trustbridge's portfolio alongside Walker Books Group and Trustbridge Entertainment. The acquisition aims to scale Literati's technology-driven approach to book fairs, which combines expert curation with data science to deliver personalised book selections. Ewing will remain as CEO to lead the company's growth. Trustbridge Partners manages approximately $10 billion in assets under management.

Business Wire
Jan 19th, 2022
Literati Expands Into Book Fair Market With Acquisition of Follett Book Fairs

Literati Expands Into Book Fair Market With Acquisition of Follett Book Fairs. Literati Book Fairs will focus on book curation and convenience.

Finsmes
Jan 27th, 2021
Literati Raises $40M in Series B Funding

Literati, an Austin, Texas-based subscription book club company, raised $40M in Series B funding

PR Newswire
Jan 27th, 2021
Literati Raises $40 Million to Focus on Deep Innovation in Books

/PRNewswire/ -- Austin-based Literati has announced a $40M Series B round to further invest in deep product and technological innovation in the book and...