Lot Associate : Part Time - VERNON

The Home Depot; Vernon; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Canada is seeking a Lot Associate to help customers and keep the parking lot safe and welcoming. Your primary duty is loading orders into customer vehicles and ensuring smooth, friendly service as the first and last associate customers meet.

You will greet customers, help determine their needs, guide them to solutions, and follow safety procedures when loading and securing merchandise. The position requires 1–2 years retail experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills required to engage with customers effectively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage loading tasks and store layout.
• Attention to detail for safety and accuracy during loading.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers as they arrive or pass by.
• Assist customers in loading products into their vehicles.
• Plan efficient loading methods and secure merchandise per training.
• Maintain cart availability near store entrance and assist with loading vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Highschool Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Pay Range: $19.15 - $20.15

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Position Overview:

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