Freight/Receiving

The Home Depot; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing bonuses

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer in Renton is seeking associates for Freight/Receiving positions. Responsibilities include stocking the store, loading/unloading trucks, and ensuring proper pricing. Excellent customer service skills are crucial for success in these roles. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and a comprehensive compensation package. This position is ideal for those looking to contribute to a team in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Ability to load and unload trucks.
• Some positions may require forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store is stocked and ready for business every day.
• Move material from the receiving area throughout the store.
• Perform critical functions for maintaining proper pricing.

Job description

Job Description

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.

Freight/Receiving positions may include:

• Freight Team Associate: $22.00
• Receiving Associate: $21.00

Benefits

The Home Depot offers various benefits as part of a total compensation package including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, six paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, profit‑sharing bonuses, and other benefits (benefits vary based on the associate's salaried/hourly status and full‑time/part‑time status). Click here for more information.

1. Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; PT will be eligible for 20 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; temporary associates are not eligible for vacation benefits.

2. Sick time (Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma)

Salary and temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; PT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 2 hours per month, whichever is greater.

Sick time (Seattle)

Salary and temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; PT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 2 hours per month, whichever is greater.