Warehouse Associate - Virginia Beach, VA

The Home Depot

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Delivery Driving, Forklift, High School Diploma, Leadership, Lifting Equipment, Loading/Unloading, Material Moving, Order Picking/Packing, People Management, Physical Demands, Remodeling, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Time Management, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Purpose:The primary responsibility of the Warehouse Associate is to load unload merchandise from trucks, move material within the facility and from the loading platform by carrying, pushing, rolling or operating hand trucks, forklifts, hoists, 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. The Warehouse Associate ensures jobs are staged and pulled prior to installation. They may call service providers and delivery carriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.Key Responsibilities:* 25% Contact Service Provider - Assists with completion of open services in a timely manner* 50% Loading and Unloading - Loads and unloads product and moves material within the warehouse* 25% Safety - Ensures site and warehouse safety standards and compliance, cleanliness and organizationDirect Manager/Direct Reports:* This position typically reports to Branch Installation Manager* This position has 0 Direct ReportsTravel Requirements:* Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Physical Requirements:* Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.Working Conditions:* Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.Minimum Qualifications:* Must be eighteen years of age or older.* Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications:* Home improvement or remodeling experienceMinimum Education:* The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.Preferred Education:* No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience:* 1Preferred Years of Work Experience:* No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience:* NonePreferred Leadership Experience:* NoneCertifications:* NoneCompetencies:* Collaborates* Communicates Effectively* Customer Focus* Strong Customer Service Skills* Excellent Communication Skills* Knowledge of safety requirements* Ability to organize and manage time effectively

About the Company

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The Home Depot

As an essential retailer to the communities we serve, our stores are open and our warehouse distribution centers are running. We’re taking measures to keep our associates safe, including:

  • Providing face coverings and gloves to associates
  • Limiting the number of customers in stores at one time
  • Promoting social and physical distancing practices
  • Implementing additional cleaning measures to sanitize facilities
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Residential & Commercial/Office
WEBSITE
https://careers.homedepot.com/