Receiving Clerk (Retail)

Avanti Software Inc.; Whitby; On-site; CAD 21,423 - 30,512; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage: $18.85 CAD/hour

Job summary

Royal Distributing in Whitby, Canada, is hiring a Receiving Clerk to support inventory movement, accuracy, and store operations. You will process inbound and outbound transfers, receive truck deliveries, and assist with Ship From Store to ensure products are available for both in-store and online customers.

This role requires 1–3 years in retail inventory or warehouse, strong attention to detail, ability to work fast-paced and with handheld devices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years retail inventory, receiving, warehouse, or stockroom experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable using basic inventory systems or handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Pick, prepare, and process outbound transfers (customer and stock).
• Validate inbound transfers and direct flow of items.
• Ensure items are picked, packaged, labeled, and staged per standards.
• Meet timelines for inbound/outbound shipments with accuracy.
• Lead cycle counts and full counts on the sales floor and back room.
• Report/investigate inventory discrepancies against documentation.
• Receive and unload truck deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Sort and move inventory to warehouse or sales floor locations.
• Follow receiving/merchandising timelines to support store operations.
• Support Ship from Store as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and back-of-house.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Handheld inventory devices

Tools

Handheld inventory devices

Job description

We're Royal Distributing, and we’ve been a leader in the Canadian powersports industry for the past 30 years. We provide our customers with quality products and top service to keep them riding their snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and more. We’re embarking on the next phase of our growth, and we want you to join us!

The Opportunity

The Receiving Clerk supports the efficient movement, organization, and accuracy of inventory within the retail store. This role is primarily responsible for processing inbound and outbound transfers (customer and stock), receiving and processing truck deliveries, supporting Ship From Store (SFS) order picking, and maintaining an organized and accurate warehouse through counts and inventory controls. This position plays a critical role in ensuring inventory is available, accurate, and ready to support both in-store and online customer demand.

Responsibilities

• - Pick, prepare, and process outbound transfers, including customer (CX) and stock transfers.
• - Valid inbound transfers and directs
• - Ensure items are accurately picked, packaged, labeled, and staged according to company standards.
• - Meet established timelines for inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining accuracy.
• - Lead cycle counts and full inventory counts on the sales floor and in the back-room.
• - Report and elevate inventory discrepancies, verify shipments against documentation and report discrepancies
• - Receive and unload truck deliveries safely and efficiently
• - Sort, process, and move inventory to appropriate warehouse or sales floor locations.
• - Follow receiving and merchandising timelines to support store operations.
• - Support the Ship from Store department as needed
• - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and back-of-house environment
• - Assist in identifying and investigating inventory variances.
• - Follow inventory control procedures to support accuracy
• - Perform all duties in compliance with company policies and applicable health and safety legislation.
• - Use safe work practices when lifting, moving, or storing merchandise.
• - Report safety concerns, incidents, or hazards promptly.
• - Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• - 1–3 years previous retail inventory, receiving, warehouse, or stockroom experience preferred.
• - Experience with transfers, receiving, or fulfillment is considered an asset.
• - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• - Comfortable using basic inventory systems or handheld devices

Additional Information

• - Starting Rate: $18.85
• - This position reports to the Assistant Store Manager(s) and Store Manager.
• - This position requires team members to work varying hours, seasonal overtime, and shifts during days, evenings, and weekends
• - This position requires team members to stand for extended periods, climb a ladder and to move merchandise (weighing up to 50 pounds) throughout the store
• - Steel toe, green patch work boots are required
• - This is a vacant position in which the posting will stay open until a hiring decision has been made.

While we thank everyone for their interest, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Royal Distributing is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Royal Distributing is an equal opportunity employer and will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.