Retail Warehouse and Distribution Jobs in Ontario

A Retail Warehouse and Distribution center plays a crucial role in the retail industry. These centers serve as the hub for all products that are received from suppliers before they are distributed to various retail stores. They ensure proper storage, organization, and inventory of products, thereby maintaining supply chain efficiency. They also ensure that retail stores are regularly stocked with goods for sale, thus, enabling the Retail Industry to meet consumer demands promptly. Furthermore, they handle the return and exchange of goods, thereby managing the reverse logistics.

For a successful operation, a Retail Warehouse and Distribution Professional should possess essential skills such as inventory management, logistics planning, team coordination, and knowledge of warehouse management systems. Certifications that enhance their value include Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD). Prior to becoming a Retail Warehouse and Distribution professional, one may have roles such as Inventory Associate, Warehouse Associate, or Logistics Coordinator, which provide the necessary exposure and understanding of warehouse operations, inventory control, and supply chain management.

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Warehouse Worker II Part Time/On Call

  • Whitby, ON
  • 10 hours ago
  • Whitby, ON
  • 10 hours ago

Operate remote frequency devices and or computer workstations efficiently in order to update warehouse management and transportation management systems....

Global Supply Chain Manager

  • Toronto, ON
  • 13 hours ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 13 hours ago

Req ID: 125395 Remote Position: Yes Region: Americas Country: Canada State/Province: Ontario City: Toronto General Overview Functional Area : Supply Chain Management (SCM) Career Stream : Supply...

PT warehouse worker

  • Belleville, ON
  • 20 hours ago
  • Belleville, ON
  • 20 hours ago

Primary Job Posting Location: Belleville, Ontario Canada Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page. Explore your next...

Warehouse Worker

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 3 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 3 days ago

Job Posting Description: Pay: $20.36/hr. Warehouse Worker (April 202 5 - January 202 6 ) The LCBO is an Ontario government enterprise and one of the world's largest buyers and retailers of...

Warehouse worker

  • Brampton, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Brampton, ON
  • 7 days ago

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...

Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator - Multiple Shifts

  • Woodstock, ON
  • 7 days ago
  • Woodstock, ON
  • 7 days ago

management system -Quality control -Ensure damaged products are identified and removed when received -Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders...

Logistics - Logistics Specialist-CA

  • Oakville, ON
  • 11 days ago
  • Oakville, ON
  • 11 days ago

Logistics - Logistics Specialist-CA Oakville ON Duration: 12 months plus extensions About the job Our Logistics team is seeking a strong candidate for the day-to-day logistics operations, warehousing...

Material & Logistics Specialist

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 12 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 12 days ago

Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom...

Supply Chain Manager

  • Toronto, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Toronto, ON
  • 13 days ago

By joining Bio-Techne, youll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands,...

Warehouse Worker

  • Burlington, ON
  • 13 days ago
  • Burlington, ON
  • 13 days ago

Responsibilities Safely and efficiently fabricate materials on an as needed basis. Pull accessory parts to fulfill orders for technicians and customers. Maintain a safe, clean and productive work...

Warehouse Order Selector (FT Fri-Tues 3pm-11pm)

  • Whitby, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • Whitby, ON
  • 17 days ago

Requisition ID: 188019 Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers Job Category: Inventory Control Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City:...

Warehouse Order Selector (FT Fri-Tues 11pm-7am)

  • Whitby, ON
  • 17 days ago
  • Whitby, ON
  • 17 days ago

Requisition ID: 188023 Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers Job Category: Inventory Control Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City:...

Warehouse Worker - Order Picker

  • Ottawa, ON
  • 24 days ago
  • Ottawa, ON
  • 24 days ago

We are looking for Warehouse workers - Order Pickers to join a well-known company for a long term role Have you previously worked in a Warehouse environment? Do you have experience in Order...

General Warehouse Worker - Cleaning

  • Bolton, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bolton, ON
  • 60+ days ago

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER: Opportunity to work for the largest after-market auto parts provider in North America Visibility to career growth opportunities across the entire Advance Auto Parts...

Logistics Specialist

  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 60+ days ago
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • 60+ days ago

Logistics Specialist Thunder Bay, ON, Canada Req #444 Tuesday, January 14, 2025 ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products...

Retail Warehouse and Distribution Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Distribution and Warehouse Management Series Package
Complete 10 hours of online training in distribution and warehousing. Perfect for warehouse maintenance personnel. Enroll now! The Distribution and Warehouse Management Package was designed to...
Warehouse Safety
Modern industry relies heavily on warehouses as distribution hubs for material goods. Goods are stored, usually temporarily, in warehouses as they make their way to their final destinations for...
Strategic Distribution Management Foundation
Distributors can be split into two categories based upon who they serve. First, retail distributors buy from wholesalers or manufacturers and sell products directly to consumers. In contrast...

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Salary for Retail Warehouse and Distribution Jobs in Ontario

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Retail Warehouse and Distributions in Ontario offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.8%
Bachelor's Degree
29.0%
Associate's Degree
13.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.7%
Master's Degree
8.8%
Some College
2.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Retail Warehouse and Distributions in Ontario
Less than 1 year
67.2%
None
17.8%
2-4 years
10.0%
1-2 years
4.2%
4-6 years
0.6%


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