shipping receiving clerk

LKQ Canada Auto Parts, Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated teammates to join our Ottawa-area facility. You will clean and prepare parts for shipment, inspect items for quality against inventory records, and communicate discrepancies to sales reps.

Responsibilities include packing, boxing, and using a forklift to load trailers, with safety and accuracy as priorities. The role emphasizes teamwork, following clear procedures, and adherence to PPE and site rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math and measurement skills for parts handling.
• Proficient use of Outlook, Word, and Excel for communication and records.
• Forklift experience is a plus and may be required for duties.

Responsibilities

• Clean parts, buff small parts, power wash drive train, and clean panels with soap and water.
• Inspect parts to match description and inventory quality.
• Communicate discrepancies in quality or inventory with sales reps via email/phone.
• Prepare for shipment by wrapping, boxing, and protecting parts.
• Load semi-trailers to LKQ facilities using fork truck and arrange racks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Arithmetic skills

Outlook/Word/Excel

Written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Forklift

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Clean, inspect, and prepare safely LKQ products for shipment and delivery of high-quality parts to our customers.

Essential Job Duties

• Clean parts - buff small parts, power wash the drive train, and clean panels with soap and water.
• Inspect parts - matching description and quality to how they were inventoried.
• Communicate with sales reps - Using email and/or phone to describe any discrepancies in quality or inventory of the part.
• Prepare for shipment - protect all small parts with bubble wrap and place them in a cardboard box, wrap bumpers with a protective cover, and place doors in racks divided by foam pads.
• Load semi-trailers going to other LKQ facilities - prepare racks with panels and small parts to be loaded on semi-trailers via a fork truck.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0+ years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics.
• Basic messages communicated orally.
• May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks.
• Handle appropriately.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions.
• May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Company Culture

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Leading With Innovation As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry's forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally.

Accelerate Your Career at LKQ Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us.

Shape the Future with LKQ Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond.

LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future.

At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive.

Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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