Operation Assistant

About the role

An Operations Assistant role at Books For A Better World, a for-profit social enterprise promoting literacy and reducing book waste. You will help keep day-to-day book movements running smoothly across multiple second-hand bookstores and book corners in the Klang Valley.

Key responsibilities

• Pack, sort, label, load, and unload boxes of books
• Help set up pop-up booths, book fairs, and retail displays—lifting shelves, arranging books, and making things look great
• Travel around the Klang Valley to help collect, transport, and distribute books to various outlets and donation points
• Maintain stock in workspace so the team always knows where the next batch of books is going
• Work closely with the Senior Operations Executive and Founder to tackle daily logistics

About you

• Hold at least an SPM certificate (or equivalent) and general knowledge
• Valid driving license and comfortable navigating Klang Valley roads
• Energetic, and able to move heavy boxes
• Dependable, punctual, and take pride in doing tasks well
• No prior experience in book logistics required—training will be provided
• Strong work ethic, good attitude, and readiness to learn

About us

Books For A Better World Sdn. Bhd. (BFBW) is a for-profit social enterprise founded in 2022 with a mission to promote literacy and reduce book waste. We operate multiple second-hand bookstores and book corners across the Klang Valley, run community literacy programmes, partner with local organisations, and maintain donation boxes for used books. Every book sold or donated helps build a more literate and sustainable community.