Distribution/Warehouse

The Home Depot - Locust Grove, GA

Position Summary:

Position Purpose:
Distribution Center associates are an essential part of The Home Depot s distribution network. They load and unload trucks, move material within the facility and from the loading platform by carrying, pushing, rolling or operating hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, motorized conveyors, or other material handling equipment. They safely operate forklifts or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products. They paint, plaster and perform other building maintenance functions including minor plumbing and minor carpentry in order to maintain and repair facilities and react to maintenance related incidents, such as spills. Specific Distribution Center/Warehouse positions may include: General Maintenance Associate, General Warehouse Associate, General Office Associate, Dept. Supervisor, Administrative Assistant, HR Coordinator, Customer Service Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator and Asset Protection Auditor.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

Add, subtract, and calculate quantities of merchandise

Unload, sort, stage, and transport merchandise, and deliver it to the proper location

Accurately write and distribute forms

Identify and read vendor packing slips, carrier shipping documents, UPC labels, and receiving documents

Enter receiving and shipping information into the facility's computer system

Maintain a clean and functioning work area

Interact with a variety of people, including delivery drivers, supervisors, managers, and associates

Nature and Scope:

Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the facility, temporary cracks may appear in the floor, causing an uneven walking surface

The warehouse environment can be dusty and noisy

Doors are frequently open, causing drafts and interior temperature changes

Floors around work area may become slippery during wet weather conditions

May have to handle merchandise and work with tools with sharp edges

Passing forklifts emit gas fumes

Tools, supplies and related merchandise may contain hazardous materials

Environmental Job Requirements:

Environment:
Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness

Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time

Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED

Physical Requirements:
Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment, some of which may be heavy weight (up to 75 pounds)

Additional Qualifications:
Requires ability to use material handling equipment

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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