Posted 16 days ago
Counter Clerk
@ Vast auto Distribution
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O'Reilly Automotive, is hiring a Counter Clerk to serve retail and professional installer customers, identify and sell auto parts, and handle transactions and store tasks. The role is a permanent 40-hour week that can vary from Monday to Sunday, including possible weekend or evening shifts. Group insurance and an RRSP are offered after probation.
Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and identify auto parts by vehicle specifications
- Advise customers and process sales, returns and exchanges
- Manage cash drawer and POS transactions
- Stock shelves, receive freight and support cycle counts
- Occasionally deliver parts and perform store services
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of automotive parts, customer service or retail experience
- Automotive or technical training preferred
- ASE certification or cataloging system familiarity preferred
- Proficient with POS and inventory systems
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Store, Warehouse |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | ASE Certification |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Vast auto Distribution
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Full company description
Vast-Auto Distribution is a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts for auto parts stores in Eastern Canada. Operating the Auto Value, Mister Muffler, Auto Mecano and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners, Vast-Auto offers its customers complete business solutions. The company currently owns six distribution centers across Eastern Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Brampton, Scarborough, London and Fredericton.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,842
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 154
- Reported office locations
- 4840 boul. des Grandes Prairies, Montréal, Québec H1R 1A1, CA
- Business categories
- Sales
- Marketing
- Automotive
- Other recorded names
- Vast auto Distribution
- Vast-Auto Distribution
- Specialties
- Pièces automobiles
- Logistique
- Systèmes opérationnels
- Stratégies marketing
- and Formation continue
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vast-Auto Distribution is a leader in the distribution and marketing of automotive parts for auto parts stores in Eastern Canada. Operating the Auto Value, Mister Muffler, Auto Mecano and OCTO Auto Service Plus banners, Vast-Auto offers its customers complete business solutions. The company currently owns six distribution centers across Eastern Canada: Montreal, Quebec, Brampton, Scarborough, London and Fredericton.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1986 |
| Specialties | Pièces automobilesLogistiqueSystèmes opérationnelsStratégies marketingand Formation continue |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 92 |
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About us:
Vast-Auto Distribution, a subsidiary of O’Reilly Automotive Inc., is a leader in auto parts distribution and retail across Eastern Canada. It is part of O’Reilly Auto Parts that operates more than 6,000 stores, with more than 92,000 team members across the USA, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Canada under the Parts City Auto Parts and O’Reilly Auto Parts banners.
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY:
The Counter CLerk is responsible for providing exceptional service to both retail and professional installer customers by accurately identifying, locating, and selling automotive parts and accessories. The role involves a combination of customer-facing service, inventory handling, and technical support, contributing to the operational success of the store.
MAIN DUTIES:
- Greet customers promptly, courteously, and professionally at the counter or over the phone.
- Identify automotive parts based on vehicle specifications (make, model, year).
- Advise customers on appropriate parts, use, and care; recommend related or premium items.
- Process transactions including cash, credit, check, returns, and exchanges in accordance with company policies.
- Accurately manage the cash drawer and POS transactions.
- Maintain product knowledge and stay updated on catalog changes and industry trends.
- Assist with freight receipt, shelf stocking, merchandising, fronting/facing, and cleaning.
- Operate store equipment (e.g., brake lathe, battery charger, diagnostic tools) following training and policies.
- Deliver parts occasionally when needed and if eligible under company driving requirements.
- Perform various store services (install wipers, test batteries, scan codes, etc.), as permitted.
- Complete training modules required for role effectiveness.
- Support inventory cycle counts and monthly stock adjustments.
- Address and resolve customer concerns in a professional and positive manner.
- Uphold safety, wellness, and company protocols.
Requirements:
- Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in automotive parts, customer service, or retail environment.
- Preferred:
- Automotive or technical training.
- ASE Certification or familiarity with cataloging systems (e.g., Weatherly Index).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient computer skills with POS and inventory management systems.
- Knowledge of automotive systems, parts, and components.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Valid driver’s license (for occasional delivery duties, if required).
What we offer:
- Permanent position.
- Dynamic work team.
- 40-hour work week can vary from Monday to Sunday. (May require weekend or evening shifts, depending on store hours.)
- Competitive salary.
- Group insurance & retirement plan (RRSP) after the probation period.
What Sets Us Apart
Grow and succeed in a value-driven workplace that supports your professional development, all within the stability of a Fortune 300 organization.
- Exposure to best practices and tools across a large North American organization, opening doors to diverse career pathways.
- Career growth opportunities through our Promote from Within philosophy.
- Competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, RRSP, and additional employee benefits.
- Commitment to inclusion: We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value different perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND OUR TEAM MEMBERS:
We are ENTHUSIASTIC, HARDWORKING PROFESSIONALS, who are DEDICATED to TEAMWORK, SAFETY/WELLNESS, and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. We practice EXPENSE CONTROL while setting an example of RESPECT, HONESTY, and a WIN-WIN ATTITUDE in everything we do.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to send us your resume. If your application is retained, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Note: Vast Auto Distribution doesn’t use AI for job screening purposes
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