Job Title:                Inbound Associate

Status:                    Temporary full time (August 10- November 6, 2026)

Reporting to:         Manager, Fulfillment and Distribution

Location:               2770 Carp Road, Carp, ON

ABOUT LEE VALLEY

Since 1978, Lee Valley has recognized that for many, woodworking and gardening are more than just hobbies. Lee Valley Tools enjoys a proud history of providing high-quality woodworking, gardening, hobby, hardware, gift and seasonal merchandise to customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on providing quality products and renowned customer service.

Lee Valley has been honored with many prestigious awards, including being recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies by Deloitte. Additionally, we ranked #1 for In-Store Experience in Ontario by Leger Marketing Inc. 

A position at Lee Valley is more than just a job – we honor the time and dedication that our people give by providing sustained and meaningful employment while striving to provide an environment where learning and development are encouraged.

Opportunity

The successful candidate will be accountable for efficient and accurate processing of vendor shipments delivered to the Carp Road distribution center.  Processing includes unloading, system receiving, and put away.  The job is not complete until the order is put away.

Hours will be 6:30am – 3pm, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety and operating procedures are known, understood and followed
• Unloading of delivery vehicles, and confirming, signing and logging waybills
• Examining shipments for damage, and process discrepancies
• Receive and label cases with LPN’s
• Updating product dimensions, weights and sku barcodes
• Verifying box counts, sorting and delivering receipts to correct drop locations
• Using all required machinery to put away cases and pallets from the drop locations
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of their work area and support surrounding areas which include sweeping, emptying garbage, recycling cardboard, removing debris and restocking supplies
• Following policies and operating procedures and training others as required.
• Recommend process improvements

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Personal qualities: organized, strong attendance, effective communication skills, strong work ethic, problem solver
• Ability to read and understand documentation e.g. Purchase Orders, Way Bills, Bill of Lading, Packing Slips
• General knowledge of Lee Valley products
• Positive attitude
• Ability to lift 40 lb
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMi)
• Ability to obtain a license to operate all Lee Valley lift trucks
• Correspond with other departments to resolve issues

Diversity and Inclusion

At Lee Valley, we are proud to celebrate and foster a diverse team of professionals.  We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.  Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry.  

We encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities with Lee Valley regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, or disability. 

Our Approach to Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

We believe that hiring decisions should be grounded in human judgment, thoughtful evaluation, and meaningful dialogue.

At Lee Valley, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen, rank, or make automated decisions about candidates. All applications are reviewed by members of our hiring team, and selection decisions are made through human assessment and professional judgment.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and equitable recruitment process where candidates are evaluated based on their experience, skills, and potential — not by automated systems.

Accommodation Requests

 If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

How to Apply

Please visit our careers page at https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/careers [https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/careers]

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.