Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is looking for associates in Freight/Receiving positions in Austin, Texas. The roles involve loading and unloading trucks, ensuring the store is stocked for daily operations, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to operate forklifts. This is a physically demanding job that is crucial for maintaining inventory and pricing accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or receiving position preferred.
• Strong communication skills to directly interact with customers.
• Physical stamina to load and unload trucks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store is stocked and ready for customers.
• Load and unload trucks and move materials throughout the store.
• Maintain proper on-hands and pricing.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to operate forklifts

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.