Freight​/Receiving, Retail

Overview

Position

Purpose:

Freight/Receiving role at The Home Depot
. 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 and excellent customer service skills are required. The Freight/Receiving positions may include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.

• Load and unload trucks and move material from the receiving area throughout the store.
• May operate forklifts and perform tasks to maintain proper on-hands and pricing for customers.
• Provide direct customer interaction where required and deliver excellent customer service.
• Contribute to stock availability and store readiness on a daily basis.
• Perform duties that may align with roles such as Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.

• Excellent customer service skills are required.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and operate warehouse equipment may be required depending on role.