Entry level data entry clerk Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Location: Ottawa, Canada (on-site)
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Role status: Existing role

About RBR: Making waves since 1973

At RBR, we’ve been designing cutting-edge instruments to measure our blue planet for over 50 years. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on Earth, our instruments are deployed from the ocean’s deepest trenches to the polar ice caps, capturing essential data on water temperature, salinity, pH, and more. This data empowers researchers in the global fight against climate change, and our technology supports groundbreaking science with partners like Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Woods Hole, the Scripps Institution, and the British Antarctic Survey.

At RBR, we care deeply about our work, each other, the environment, and the global communities we serve. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and having fun along the way. From weekly lunches to social events, we’re a crew that thrives on taking on complex and exciting challenges that have a meaningful impact on the blue planet! Ready to make waves with us? Apply below!

About the role

As an Inventory Control Clerk at RBR, you will play a crucial role in supporting our supply chain management and operations teams. You will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and transacting inventory items, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. The ideal candidate for this role is highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused, committed to providing efficient and effective service.

This is a full-time, on-site position, with regular hours from 9 AM to 5 PM.

What you’ll do

• Manage physical and electronic inventory records, including warehouse and kanban locations

• Fulfill production order inventory picks by kitting items from the stockroom to the production floor

• Conduct regular inventory cycle counts based on ABC classification

• Receive incoming raw materials and Customer Returns by following standard procedures, performing visual validation, and ensuring proper storage

• Follow the MRB Procedure to adjust inventory for discrepant, defective, and damaged products

• Take corrective measures to prevent inventory discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy

• Enter data accurately into internal systems and tools

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with 5S principles

What you bring

• Proven experience in inventory control or inventory management

• Knowledge of, and experience using, ERP systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with a proactive and objective approach

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching tasks

Nice to haves

• Experience working in a Microsoft Dynamics environment, ideally Business Central

• Formalized training in inventory management methodologies (APICS or similar)

• Working at heights training/certification

• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, specifically material handling with ESD considerations

Why you'll love working at RBR

20 days of vacation, plus a company-wide holiday shutdown and paid sick days

🩺 Benefits from day 1 & RRSP contribution matching

Bonus program

Annual fitness reimbursement program

Greener commuting incentive program (bike-to-work, carpool, or transit passes)

EV reimbursement program + on-site charging stations

Charitable donation matching

Weekly lunches (on us)!

Team events and social activities

Collaborative, supportive work environment

Work alongside passionate experts spanning multiple disciplines

Direct impact on climate science and ocean research

At RBR, we celebrate and support diversity in our workplace. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to find the most talented person for each role. Accommodations are available upon request at every stage of the selection process.

AI statement: At RBR, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during parts of our hiring process. These tools may be used to support note-taking, scheduling, and/or organizing candidate information. Final hiring decisions are made by our people.

Salary range: $45,000–$58,000
The final salary and job level will depend on your experience and qualifications. We know great talent shows up at different points in a career - whether you’re earlier in your journey or bring senior-level experience, we encourage you to apply. Depending on fit, the role level may shift accordingly.