General Rental Associate - Houston, TX

The Home Depot; Georgia; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is hiring a General Rental Associate to load, unload, sort, stage, and transport rental units within the warehouse. This role requires certification eligibility for material handling equipment and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs, with a Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm schedule.

Minimum qualifications include being 18+, legal work authorization in the United States, and basic Microsoft Office skills. Teamwork and strong communication are essential as you coordinate with drivers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Willing to become certified to operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, sort, and stage rental units in the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Read vendor packing slips and shipping documents accurately.
• Meet deadlines and productivity standards.
• Collaborate with drivers, supervisors, managers, and associates.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Schedule is Monday - Friday 8:30am-5pm.

Position Purpose:

General Rental Associates (GRA) are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including, but not limited to: loading, unloading, sorting, staging, cleaning, and transporting Rental units within the warehouse. Individuals in this position must have the ability to become certified and operate material handling equipment and be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Individuals must also work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50% Load, Unload, Sort, and Stage: Load and unload trucks, sort, stage, and transport Rental units, and deliver it to the proper location in the warehouse.
• 15% Housekeeping and Safety: Maintain a clean and functioning work area
• 15% Manage Documents: Identify and read vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, and receiving documents
• 10% Manage Deadlines: Complies with deadlines and productivity standards
• 10% Interact and Collaborate with Others: Interact with a variety of people, including delivery drivers, supervisors, managers, and associates.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Rental Operations DC Supervisor.
• This position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently