Receiving & Inventory Lead

GARDENWORKS is British Columbia’s largest independently owned garden centre company with 10 locations across Vancouver’s lower mainland, Vancouver Island, and South Okanagan.

Join GARDENWORKS and play a key role in inspiring people to cultivate joy and beauty in their homes, gardens, and communities.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Receiver to support daily receiving and inventory operations at our garden centre. This role is responsible for unloading deliveries, processing inventory in the POS system, managing product flow to the sales floor, and handling write-offs and returns.

This is a full-time position; compensation $23.00 – 25.00/hour

• Receive, verify, and process incoming shipments from vendors and internal transfers
• Accurately check deliveries against purchase orders and packing slips
• Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies, damages, or shortages
• Manage product flow from truck offloading to appropriate staging areas and onto the sales floor
• Ensure product is handled, stored, and rotated safely and correctly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area
• Enter received inventory into the POS system accurately and in a timely manner
• Print and apply price stickers, barcodes, and product labels as required
• Process inventory write-offs for damaged, expired, or unsellable merchandise
• Prepare and manage RTVs (Return to Vendor), including documentation and system entry
• Maintain organized and accurate receiving records
• Support inventory counts, audits, and seasonal changeovers

• Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable standing, walking, bending, crouching, and reaching for extended periods
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions as required

• Previous receiving, warehouse, or retail inventory experience preferred
• Experience working with POS or inventory management systems an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced, seasonal environment
• Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members

At GARDENWORKS, we offer a culture that values a healthy, fulfilling work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy:

• Option to join our Group Benefits share program (health, dental, vision)
• A generous employee discount to bring home a little beauty of your own
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A vibrant, plant-filled workplace that inspires creativity and well-being