Freight​/Receiving, Retail

Overview

Freight/Receiving role at The Home Depot. Associates 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 customers. Direct customer interaction is frequently required and excellent customer service skills are required.

The Freight/Receiving roles may include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Consumer Services

• Load and unload trucks and move merchandise to appropriate locations.
• Transport materials from the receiving area to the sales floor or other departments.
• Operate forklifts as needed in accordance with safety policies.
• Maintain proper on-hands and pricing information for customers.
• Provide direct customer service as required by the role.

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, and standing for long periods).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory and pricing.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.