Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Murrieta, CA is seeking a Freight/Receiving Associate to help stock the store and prepare merchandise for customers. You will load and unload trucks and move materials to the sales floor as needed, ensuring accurate on-hands and pricing.

Direct customer interaction is frequently required, and forklifts may be operated in this role to support fast‑paced retail operations. Join a team focused on customer service and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to interact with customers and assist with inquiries.
• Ability to load and unload trucks and move materials around the store.
• Collaborative teamwork to ensure the store is stocked and ready for business.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and move freight to appropriate areas.
• Stock and price merchandise to keep the sales floor prepared.
• Assist customers and provide service in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Operate material handling equipment per store safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

Teamwork

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.