Daytime Receiving Associate

Position Overview

Receiving Associates work as part of a team to unload merchandise from carriers, check quantity and quality, perform RGR/DGR, and enter information into store systems. All associates are required to be licensed to use powered lift equipment. A successful Receiving Associate has a high level of work commitment, attention to detail, and the ability to learn procedures. Freight Team associates may also pick orders when assigned.

• Understand carrier unload processes for efficient freight management.
• Strictly follow receiving standards.
• Clean and maintain receiving area.
• Unload merchandise using designated equipment.
• Receive all types of inbound freight including BOSS and special orders.
• Identify and read vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and other receiving documents; compare to purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Schedule deliveries and pre‑post information into the receiving system.
• Count carton freight and RGR merchandise to satisfy freight bill.
• Identify damaged merchandise and take appropriate action.

• Stock merchandise onto shelves to achieve 100% in stock.
• Use appropriate safety procedures when organizing merchandise.
• Merchandise new items as directed.
• Build end caps and promotions.
• Break down and dispose of trash by end of shift.
• Maintain safe and organized overheads.
• Communicate with other Freight Team members to ensure all products are stocked correctly.
• Communicate in‑stock level of merchandise with the Fulfillment Team.

• Demonstrate GET behaviors consistently throughout each shift.
• Approach and greet customers.
• Ask open‑ended questions and express interest in projects to put the customer at ease, determine their level of expertise, and their needs.

• Maintain.
• Schedule.
• Unload merchandise.

• Attention to Detail:
  Concentrates for extended periods, catches errors, and maintains high quality standards.
• Acts with Integrity:
  Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Creates open channels, adapts messages, expresses ideas clearly, and listens carefully.
• Safety Orientation:
  Follows safety policies, identifies and corrects hazards, and encourages safe work.

• Shipping and receiving
• Uploading trucks
• Stock merchandise

• Reports to Department Supervisor of Receiving

• None

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items frequently; ability to lift and move heavy items without assistance.
• Responding to public address system announcements; listening for customer service calls, personal pages and general information announcements.
• Walking and standing; moving around the store to assist customers.
• Identifying and reading reports, tickets and UPC labels; recognizing, identifying, and using merchandise and necessary reports.
• Climbing ladders up to 12–16 feet to obtain or stock merchandise.

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, temporary cracks may appear, causing uneven walking surfaces.
• Warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy.
• Doors frequently open, causing drafts and temperature changes.
• Floors may become slippery during wet weather.
• Must handle merchandise and tools with sharp edges.
• Tools, supplies, and related merchandise may contain hazardous material.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year receiving experience

• None

• None

• Previous forklift experience considered an asset.

The pay range for this position is between $20.10 and $21.85.

In our commitment to efficiency, consistency, and a fair hiring experience for all candidates, The Home Depot Canada uses Artificial Intelligence technology to assist with the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. This technology is used to quickly and consistently identify candidates whose skills and experience are the strongest match for the role. Our process is designed to ensure human oversight is maintained throughout the selection process.