Temporary Help for Summer 2026 in Logistics (Hourly Wage)

11 April 2026
100%
Permanent position
Hägendorf

Job summary

Welcome to Buchzentrum, a leading Swiss book wholesaler. Join us to gain valuable experience in a dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Assist in logistics with tasks like picking and packing goods.
Support incoming goods with control and storage processes.
Contribute to shipping preparations and loading.

Skills

Good German skills and basic logistics knowledge preferred.
Reliable and independent work ethic essential.
Physically fit and ready to help with hands-on tasks.

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About the job

Welcome to the Book Center. The Book Center aims to further expand its market position as the most important intermediary bookseller in Switzerland, which has existed for over 100 years, and to successfully support its customers and partners. For us, it’s not just about books, but also about people. Around 300 employees work together with joy and passion to realize our goals and visions.

Temporary Help for Summer 2026 in Logistics (Hourly Wage)

For summer 2026, we are looking for motivated and reliable temporary helpers in the logistics area. You will support our team in goods receipt, shipping, and order picking, gaining practical insight into the processes of a logistics operation. Employment is on an hourly wage basis.

Period between July 6, 2026, and August 28, 2026
Areas of deployment: logistics order picking, shipping, and goods receipt
The minimum deployment duration is 3 consecutive weeks (Monday - Friday), longer is possible. Minimum age is 16 years.
Work assignments, as well as the daily workload, can vary from week to week. Basically day shifts, but flexible between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Flexible end of work (depending on daily order volume). The start of work can be adjusted depending on workload.
Employment is only possible if temporary helpers wear safety shoes according to EN ISO 20345. The costs are borne by the temporary helpers and are not reimbursed.

Your exciting task

Picking and packing goods

Support in goods receipt (inspection and storage)

Work in shipping (preparation for dispatch and loading)

Flexible support depending on order situation

What you bring with you

Good German skills, basic knowledge of logistics is an advantage, very good comprehension as well as independent and reliable working style.

Do you like to pitch in and are physically fit? Then we look forward to your application.

Interested?
We are happy to receive your application with CV and certificates digitally via our application tool. You can skip a classic cover letter - instead, we will ask you a short question about your motivation for the position as a temporary helper during the application submission.

Do you have questions about the recruitment process? Then Sarah Güntert, HR Business Partner, is happy to assist you by email at jobs@buchzentrum.ch.