Evening Receiving Part Time (NEW MINAS)

The Home Depot • New Minas, NS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Receiving Associates work as part of a team to unload merchandise and check its quantity and quality. They are responsible for Rough Goods Receipt (RGR)/Detail Goods Receipt (DGR) and entering incoming merchandise information into the store's system. This role requires individuals to be licensed to operate powered lift equipment, such as electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pullers, and forklifts, for unloading trucks and moving freight. A successful Receiving Associate demonstrates a high level of work commitment, attention to detail, and the ability to learn and follow procedures. Additionally, associates may be tasked with picking orders using the Order Fulfillment Application and utilizing store systems to identify product, article, vendor information, and store layout to provide efficient customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year receiving experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to be licensed to use powered lift equipment (electric pallet jack, reach truck, order puller, forklift).
• High level of work commitment.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and follow procedures.
• Ability to use store systems/tools to identify product, article, and vendor information, product location, and store layout.
• Ability to demonstrate GET behaviors consistently.
• Ability to approach and greet customers.
• Ability to ask open-ended questions and express interest in projects.
• Ability to maintain schedule and unload merchandise.
• Ability to concentrate for an extended period and catch errors.
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ability to demonstrate responsible and honest behavior.
• Ability to create open channels of communication, adapt messages, express ideas clearly, and keep others informed.
• Ability to listen carefully to input and feedback.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures, identify and correct safety hazards, and encourage others to work safely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, and move items.
• Ability to frequently lift and move heavy and bulky items without assistance.
• Ability to respond to public address system announcements.
• Ability to listen for customer service calls, personal pages, and general information announcements.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to move around the store to assist customers.
• Ability to identify and read reports, tickets, and UPC labels.
• Ability to recognize, identify, and use merchandise and necessary reports.
• Ability to climb a ladder up to 12-16 feet.
• Ability to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges.
• Ability to handle materials that may contain hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Unload merchandise from carriers and check the quantity and quality.
• Perform RGR/DGR and enter incoming merchandise information into the store's system.
• Operate powered lift equipment (electric pallet jack, reach truck, order puller, forklift) for unloading and moving freight.
• Understand carrier unload processes for efficient freight management.
• Follow receiving standards strictly.
• Clean and maintain the receiving area, including removing pallets and cardboard, and using the compactor and bailer.
• Receive all types of inbound freight, including BOSS and special orders.
• Identify and read vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and compare them to purchase orders for accuracy.
• Schedule deliveries and pre-post information into the receiving system.
• Count carton freight and RGR merchandise to satisfy freight bills.
• 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 the end of the shift.
• Maintain safe and organized overheads.
• Communicate with other Freight Team members to ensure product is stocked in the proper place.
• Communicate in-stock levels of merchandise with the Fulfillment Team.
• Demonstrate GET behaviors consistently.
• Approach and greet customers.
• Ask open-ended questions and express interest in projects to understand customer needs and expertise.
• Maintain schedule and unload merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED