Operations/inventory Clerk

**Position Title**: Operations/Inventory Clerk

**Location**: London, ON

**Type of Employment**:Full-time permanent, one position available

**Compensation**:$22.00-25.00/hour based on experience, and comprehensive group benefits

**Hours**:

- 40 to 44 hours/week, Monday to Friday; some overtime and weekend work may be required
- Occasional travelling may be required to assist with store openings or upgrades

**Who are we looking for?**
- A passionate individual with a strong work ethic, positive attitude and goal-oriented mindset
- A team player who wants to grow with the company long-term
- An individual with an interest in warehouse operations and inventory processing

**Position Summary**

This role is primarily responsible for facilitating the processing of inbound shipments. Additional duties may also include, but are not limited to, supporting inventory control, receiving incoming stock, scanning and stocking automotive parts, preparing skids, processing vendor returns, and assisting in maintaining the overall appearance of the warehouse. The individual will be a part of a dynamic warehouse operations team reporting to the Operations Team Lead.

**Who are we?**

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Preparation of inbound receiving, including scheduling of inbound deliveries, processing and preparing shipments to be received.
- Verification, error checking and validation of inbound receiving
- Preparing paperwork as directed for inbound receiving to be provided to Accounts Payable
- Communicating and coordinating with vendors to deal with issues
- Facilitating vendor returns from picking, processing of paperwork as necessary and shipment of the returns.
- Responding to post-receiving verification requests by Accounts Payable in a timely manner to process payments on time.
- Assisting with inventory control by conducting cycle counts and completing physical inventory checks
- High familiarity with available computer systems and inventory tracking systems
- Always complying with the Company’s policies and standard operating procedures
- Being safety-conscious by wearing proper safety equipment and following all health and safety guidelines
- Staying updated with all required training

**Secondary Responsibilities**
- Order picking and receiving incoming stock, physically processing returns as required
- Scanning and stocking automotive parts in an organized and timely fashion
- Preparing skids in accordance with schedule by pulling products, packing and placing orders in designated areas
- Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse by keeping racking, shelves, pallet areas, and workstations neat (sweep, dust, sanitize and mop)
- Adhering to specific procedures when operating and maintaining warehouse equipment (e.g. Ladders, Pump Carts, Walkie, Cherry Picker/Order Picker, Reach, Counterbalance and Scissor Lift):

- Satisfy training requirements and always maintain training
- Conduct daily inspections prior to using the equipment
- Help assess and recommend maintenance when necessary
- Arrange for repairs with the Supervisor
- Other warehouse duties as assigned by management team

**Required Skills, Abilities, education and experience**
- Basic mathematical skills and strong understanding of basic units of measure
- Ability to sort items in alphanumeric order
- Accountability and dependability
- Excellent ability to work independently and as a team
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Time management skills and prioritization skills with a deadline-oriented mindset
- Positive and professional attitude with a flexible mindset
- Strong communication skills (verbal, writing, reading)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Willingness to improve, learn and adapt in accordance with new practices and change (including learning new technology)
- Ability to understand, respond to and work with a diverse population

**Desirable Skills and Experience**
- Warehouse (e.g. picking, receiving, shipping, inventory control, returns processing and maintenance) and RF Scanning experience
- Experience and certifications on machinery (e.g. Walkie, Cherry Picker/Order Picker, Reach and Counterbalance)
- Customer service experience
- Secondary (high) school diploma
- G Driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract (to assist with external store clean-ups and set-ups)

**Physical Demands and Work Environment**- **Safety Sensitive Position**: The warehouse operates at a high pace with several machines running concurrently. As working with and around heavy products and industrial equipment are essential components of this job, a high alertness level is absolutely required for the safety of all employees, and there is zero tolerance for alcohol or drug usage and/or impairment during work.
- Ability to work 40 to 44 hours each week with some overtime hours when necessary
- Ability to move 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) to 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) safely and regularly
- Ability to walk, stand, twist, lift or bend knees for long periods of time *