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General Warehouse Associate

The Home Depot Canada

Calgary, ABOn Site

Original Job Summary

General Warehouse Associate at The Home Depot Canada

With a career at The Home Depot Canada, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. This position involves processing the flow of goods through the Distribution Centre during a set shift from 5am to 4:30pm, Sunday to Tuesday and every other Wednesday.

Position Overview

You will perform necessary tasks including receiving goods, unloading trucks, palletizing, order picking and packing, operating material handling equipment, and loading products as per SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely operate various material handling equipment (Forklift, Walkie Rider, etc.).
  • Load, unload, sort, stage and transport products efficiently.
  • Collaborate with Operations Managers, area coordinators, and associates.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service for internal teams and stores.
  • Maintain orderly work areas and follow SOPs.

Competencies & Skills

Strong customer focus, vision, results orientation, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Physical & Working Conditions

  • Walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Warehouse environment with dust, noise, drafts, and gas fumes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • 1-2 years distribution centre experience (asset).
  • Knowledge of forklift operation is an asset.

Key skills/competency

  • Warehouse
  • Distribution
  • Forklift
  • Logistics
  • Customer Service
  • Safety
  • Material Handling
  • Teamwork
  • SOP
  • Physical Endurance

How to Get Hired at The Home Depot Canada

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight distribution and material handling experience.
  • Emphasize safety: Detail your experience with warehouse safety protocols.
  • Research The Home Depot Canada: Understand its culture and values.
  • Prepare for interviews: Focus on teamwork and operational scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review forklift operating procedures.
Practice use of palletizing and order picking.
Familiarize with basic warehouse software.
Understand distribution centre safety protocols.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you ensured safety in operations.
Explain teamwork in a busy warehouse environment.
Discuss handling pressure during peak times.
Share an experience of problem-solving on the floor.