Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major home improvement retailer is seeking associates for its Freight/Receiving positions in Machesney Park, Illinois. Candidates will ensure that the store is stocked daily, handle freight, and maintain proper pricing for customers. Customer service skills are essential as direct interaction may be involved. The role may include positions such as Freight Team Associate and Receiving Support, requiring the ability to load and unload trucks successfully.

Qualifications

• Ability to load and unload trucks.
• Experience with material handling in a retail environment.
• Excellent customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service skills

Forklift operation

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.