Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot, Inc.; La Place (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot, Inc. is seeking Freight/Receiving associates to stock the store, load and unload trucks, and move materials from receiving throughout the store. You may operate forklifts and ensure accurate on-hands and pricing for customers.

Direct customer interaction is common, and excellent customer service is required. Roles include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required.
• Ability to load/unload trucks and move materials.
• Stocking and pricing accuracy to support store readiness.
• May operate forklifts as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves and prepare the store for business each day.
• Load and unload trucks and transport materials within the store.
• Move items from receiving to appropriate store areas.
• Maintain on-hands and pricing accuracy for customers.
• Provide direct customer interaction when required.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Stocking

Receiving

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.