Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Alton, Illinois, is looking for associates in Freight/Receiving positions. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, moving materials across the store, and maintaining stock levels. Direct customer interaction is frequently required, emphasizing the importance of excellent customer service skills. While experience operating forklifts is preferred, the company values individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to an efficient store environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to operate forklifts preferred.
• Load and unload trucks; move material within store
• Maintain proper on-hands and pricing

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store is stocked and ready for business.
• Load and unload trucks and move materials throughout the store.
• Maintain proper on-hands and pricing for customers.
• Provide customer assistance as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Stock management

Job description

Position Purpose:

Associates in Freight/Receiving positions ensure the store is stocked and ready for business every day. They load and unload trucks, move material from the receiving area throughout the store, may operate forklifts and may perform critical functions for maintaining proper on-hands and pricing for our customers. Direct customer interaction is frequently required for some positions and excellent customer service skills are required. The Freight/Receiving positions may include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.