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Overnight Freight: Part Time - WESTBANK

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The Home Depot

2d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Logistics

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, 1-2 years of retail/distribution experience, ability to operate forklifts, climb ladders, and work overnight shifts in a noisy, dusty warehouse environment.
  • You will stock shelves, pack merchandise, maintain aisle cleanliness, assist customers, communicate with team members, and follow safety protocols while ensuring products are accessible.

Requirements

  • Highschool Diploma or Equivalent
  • 1 to 2 years Retail or Distribution experience an asset
  • Knowledge of operating reach trucks, forklifts and order picker machines an asset
  • Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items
  • Climbing Ladders - ability to climb a ladder, up to the height of 12 - 16 feet, to obtain or stock merchandise
  • Working within a flexible schedule that includes overnight shift and may include evening and weekends
  • Warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy
  • Passing forklifts emit gas fumes
  • Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

Responsibilities

  • Stocking merchandise onto shelves to achieve 100% in stock.
  • Packing-out and packing-down merchandise as directed.
  • Merchandising new items and promotions.
  • Maintaining aisle cleanliness and shoppability to ensure merchandise is accessible and presented in a visually appealing manner.
  • Maintaining and organizing overheads (E.G., striping overheads).
  • Communicating with other freight team members to ensure all product is stocked in the proper area.
  • Following Home Depot’s Get Model of Customer Service including Greeting, Engaging, and Thanking the Customer.
  • When required, ask open ended questions about the customer’s projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise.
  • Moving freight safely from designated staging areas to overheads or bringing merchandise down from overheads using the appropriate equipment.
  • Ensure customers are able to move through the aisles easily and safely.
  • Follows all Safety and Loss Prevention Policies and Procedures.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Freight Team Associate?

The primary responsibilities include stocking merchandise, organizing the sales floor, providing customer service, operating reach trucks, forklifts, and order picker machines, picking orders, and packing them accurately to prevent damage.

What is the work schedule like for this position?

The work schedule includes flexible hours primarily during the overnight shift, which may also include evenings and weekends.

Do I need any prior experience to apply for this job?

While prior experience in retail or distribution (1 to 2 years) is an asset, it is not strictly required.

Is there any physical requirement for this position?

Yes, physical requirements include bending, stooping, lifting, climbing ladders up to 12-16 feet, and moving items as needed.

What safety measures are in place for this role?

Safety measures include moving freight safely, ensuring customer accessibility in the aisles, and following all Safety and Loss Prevention Policies and Procedures.

Will I receive training on operating forklifts and reach trucks?

While knowledge of operating reach trucks, forklifts, and order picker machines is an asset, candidates may receive training if these skills are not already possessed.

What is the minimum education requirement for this position?

The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent.

Who will I report to in this job?

You will report directly to the Freight Team Supervisor.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within The Home Depot?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth and advancement within The Home Depot based on performance and experience.

How does The Home Depot ensure customer satisfaction in this role?

Customer satisfaction is ensured by following The Home Depot's Get Model of Customer Service, which includes greeting, engaging, and thanking customers, along with addressing their needs with open-ended questions.

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The Home Depot

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1979
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve their homes. Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.