Lot Associate Part Time - KITCHENER W

The Home Depot Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer located in Kitchener is hiring a Lot Associate responsible for loading orders into customer vehicles and maintaining a safe parking area. This role emphasizes customer interaction and satisfaction, requiring effective communication skills and attention to detail. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in retail. Flexible scheduling is required, with potential evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years Retail experience is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Load orders into customer vehicles and ensure a safe parking lot.
• Follow the GET Model of customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness of loading areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

The Lot Associate's primary responsibility is to load orders into customer vehicles and ensuring the parking lot is safe and welcoming for the customer. Customer service and GET behaviours play a vital role in this position, as the Lot Associate is often the first and last Associate to interact with a customer.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures Customer Satisfaction

• Following Home Depot’s GET Model of customer service including Greeting, Engaging, and Thanking the customer.
• Maintain a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of the store.
• When required, ask open ended questions about the customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise.
• Approach customers to determine if they need help loading product into vehicles and / or shopping carts.
• Plan the best method of loading and securing merchandise in customer’s vehicle as per Safe Loading Training.

Maintains Safety and Security

• Ensure that all exits / loading areas are not blocked or cluttered; sweep and clean debris off front apron and lumber loading pad.
• Follows all Safety and Loss Prevention policies and procedures.
• Using appropriate safety procedures with all equipment.

Competencies

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

Front End Supervisor

Travel Requirements

None

Physical Requirements

Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items

Working Conditions

• Working within a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekends.
• Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy.
• Working in all weather conditions – frequent exposure to different weather conditions when loading and unloading product.
• Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes.

Minimum Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Work Experience

1 to 2 years Retail experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

NA

Certifications

NA

Other Requirements / Assets

NA