Merchandise Controller - 1st shift

Motive Companies; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Ontario, CA is seeking a Merchandise Controller for the Distribution Center on 1st shift. You will review merchandise against PO specs, verify location suitability, inspect quality and labeling, and resolve discrepancies in our fast-paced retail operations.

This contract-to-hire role offers exposure to a Fortune 100 global retailer’s distribution network, with opportunities across logistics, inventory, and operations, and a schedule Monday to Friday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication with warehouse, management, and corporate teams.
• Willingness to learn merchandise standards, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review merchandise against purchase order specs and company standards.
• Verify items are appropriate for serviced locations and markets.
• Inspect quality, sizing, color, labeling, and packaging.
• Identify vendor compliance issues related to packing, tagging, and shipping.
• Review pricing and merchandise information for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with fiber content, care instructions, labeling, and country of origin.
• Maintain records and log issues for review or special handling.
• Utilize DC and merchandise systems to research discrepancies and resolve problems.
• Collaborate with operations and management to address issues.
• Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with possible overtime and weekends.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Administration

Merchandise Controller - 1st shift Ontario,CA

Posted:10/2/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:86961

Job Category:Administration

Position Type:Contract to Hire

Duration:temp-direct

Shift:1

Merchandise Controller - Distribution Center

Location: Ontario, CA
Pay:$22.50/hour
Environment: Distribution Center / Retail Operations

About the Opportunity

Excellent opportunity to join the distribution operation of a Fortune 100 global retail organization with thousands of stores and a major presence across the U.S. and international markets.

This company is a recognized leader in the retail industry and is known for its fast-moving business model, strong financial foundation, and constantly changing assortment of name-brand apparel, accessories, home goods, and other merchandise.

Its distribution centers serve as critical hubs within a large-scale supply chain, moving significant volumes of merchandise to retail locations throughout the country. Employees gain exposure to sophisticated distribution operations while working for an established organization that emphasizes training, collaboration, internal development, and long-term career growth.

The company offers employees the opportunity to build experience within a large, stable organization with career paths spanning distribution, logistics, inventory, operations, merchandising, loss prevention, management, and corporate functions.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliability and accountability
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability as priorities change
• Ability to communicate issues clearly and professionally
• Willingness to learn merchandise standards, systems, and processes
• Ability to collaborate with warehouse associates, management, and corporate teams

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Review merchandise to ensure it meets purchase order specifications and company standards.
• Verify merchandise is appropriate for the locations and markets being serviced by the distribution center.
• Inspect merchandise for quality, sizing, style, color, quantity, labeling, ticketing, packaging, and overall presentation.
• Identify vendor compliance issues related to how merchandise is packed, ticketed, labeled, and shipped.
• Review retail pricing and merchandise information for accuracy and consistency with company standards.
• Ensure merchandise meets applicable requirements for fiber content, care instructions, labeling, and country of origin.
• Review logos, graphics, hangtags, and other merchandise details for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Identify size, quantity, or assortment discrepancies and communicate issues to the appropriate internal teams.
• Evaluate merchandise received outside of expected purchase orders and assist with proper classification and pricing.
• Develop working knowledge of merchandise terminology, fabrics, quality standards, and sizing requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and problem-status logs for merchandise requiring additional review or special handling.
• Utilize distribution center and merchandise systems to research discrepancies and resolve problems.
• Partner with operations
• Monday - Friday 6AM-2:30PM with some possible overtime and weekends.