Lot Associate

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Job description

Effective 1/04

Lot Associate Job Description

Position Purpose

The Lot Associate's primary responsibility is to load the orders into customer vehicles. The position not only interacts with The Home Depot associates, but the customers as well. Because the Lot Associate is often is the first and last associate to interact with a customer as they enter or leave the store, customer service plays a vital role in this position. Each associate has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping

environment by following all safety policies & standards, completing specified safety training, immediately correcting hazards & unsafe conditions or reporting conditions to the Manager On Duty, and working safely as not to endanger themselves, co-workers, vendors, or customers.

Key Accountabilities

ENSURES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Provides fast, friendly service

• Offer a friendly greeting, smile, and make eye contact with customers
• Approach customers to determine if they need help loading product into vehicles
• Show enthusiasm with the customer
• Build relationships with customers by being the first and last contact the customer has when shopping the store
• Thank customers for shopping at The Home Depot

Loads customer products into vehicles

• Plan the best method of loading and securing merchandise in customer's vehicle
• Verify customer's receipt to ensure that the product loaded is accurate
• Ensure that the customer's load is securely fastened to vehicle
• Ensure that all safety precautions are taken when loading vehicle

MAINTAINS LOT AREA

Monitors front of store

• Ensure that the exits/loading areas are not blocked or cluttered
• Make sure the outside displays are orderly
• Ensure that all outside displays are safe
• Maintain a sufficient quantity of carts near the entrance of store

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all Safety Policies & Standards

• Adhere to major & minor work rule policies regarding safety detailed in the "Standards of Performance"
• Report any incident/accident to the Manager on Duty

Inspects Department Frequently for

Unsafe Conditions & Behaviors

• Ensure that loading areas are safe
• Immediately correct unsafe conditions or notify Manager on Duty

Works Safely

• Complete specified safety training courses
• Use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safe lifting techniques
• Work safely and report Associates who are acting in an unsafe manner
• Offer assistance to customers who are loading vehicles in an unsafe manner

BUILDS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Builds Personal skills and knowledge

• Learn at least one new thing each day
• Proactively seek knowledge on all products and services

MAINTAINS SECURITY AND INTEGRITY

Follows all other policies and procedures

• Adhere to major & minor work rule violations detailed in the "Standards of Performance"
• Follow all loss prevention policies and procedures
• Take action to reduce shrink
• Treat all associates and customers with the respect policy in mind

Skill and Competency Profile

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

1. Quality Service - Makes customers the first priority, actively seeks out customers, greets all customers, offers assistance

2. Product Knowledge - Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of products, services and procedures in assigned area and nearby departments, knows priority SKUs

3. Solutions - Seeks to fully understand the customers' needs, provides customer with the best solution even if it involves a markdown, contacts other associates/leaders as needed; until customer's need is met

4. Respect - Treats customers in a sincere, appreciative manner and thanks them for their business, minimizes their time in the checkout line, acknowledges waiting customers and thanks for shopping with The Home Depot

5. Project Focus - Asks customers about their project and provides appropriate related items and services for total project, sells the whole project

6. Selling Skills - Promotes products and services using Greet-Qualify-Recommend-Close, resolves customers' concerns; executes "Good, Better, Best" strategy

STORE STANDARDS

7. Clean and Uncluttered - Maintains a clean and uncluttered store environment, ensures that department/area and aisles are clear, product is easily accessible to customers; consistently removes trash and distressed items

8. In Stock - Fully packed down and in stock at all times; labeled and striped properly

9. Signage - Aisles and products, specials etc. are all clearly and attractively signed; adhere to sign standards and governance

10. Safety Compliance - Follows safety policies and procedures, identifies and corrects safety hazards, reports violations, and encourages others to work safely; stay current on licenses and HHM standards

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

11. Professionalism - Acts with integrity, maintains professional appearance, shows courtesy, has a positive, enthusiastic approach to work and takes pride in their work

12. Working Relationships - Works effectively with others, resolves conflict, listens well, and shares knowledge with others

13. Personal Development - Takes an active role in growing skills, abilities, and product knowledge, and seeks further understanding of all aspects of the business

14. Openness - Treats all associates with respect, is considerate of others' view points, and accepts change

- Time Management - Follows company policy regarding work schedules, arrives on time, makes good use of time while at work, completes tasks and assignments in a timely manner; seeks additional projects in down time

Physical Job Requirements

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling and moving items

o Requires the ability to move around the store and maneuver merchandise when necessary

• Working in extreme weather conditions

o Requires constant exposure to extreme weather conditions when loading and unloading product

• Responding to public address system announcements

o Requires ability to respond to customer service calls, personal pages and general information announcements

• Moving and Standing

o Requires moving around the store to assist Customers

• Identifying and reading reports, tickets and UPC labels

o Requires recognizing, identifying and using merchandise and necessary reports

Environmental Job Requirements

• Due to forklifts and other heavy equipment traveling through the store, 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

Minimum Qualifications

18 years or older

Pass the Drug Test

Pass the background check

Pass the validated Selection Test

Management has the right to add or change these duties of the position at any time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Seattle, WA (Required)