Posted: June 19, 2026
Overnight Freight Associate - Home Depot, Owen Sound is listed at Home Depot in Owen Sound, ON. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Home Depot.
This Overnight Freight Associate Part Time role at Home Depot in Owen Sound involves stocking merchandise, organizing the sales floor, and providing customer service. Associates are required to operate equipment such as forklifts to move freight safely. A high school diploma is needed, and retail or distribution experience is an asset. The position requires working overnight shifts in a warehouse environment.
As an Overnight Freight Associate at Home Depot in Owen Sound, you will play a crucial role in maintaining an organized and well-stocked store. Your primary responsibilities include handling merchandise, ensuring shelves are fully stocked, and packing out new items and promotions. This position requires careful attention to detail when packing and labelling orders to ensure products are not damaged before being placed in specified holding areas. You will also be responsible for maintaining aisle cleanliness and shoppability, making certain that merchandise is accessible and visually appealing for every customer. A key aspect of the role involves organizing overheads, such as striping, to optimize storage and accessibility. Communication with other freight team members is essential to ensure all product is stocked in the proper area, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Beyond merchandise management, this role also emphasizes customer satisfaction. When required, associates will engage with customers, asking open-ended questions to determine their needs and guide them to the right solutions for their projects. Maintaining safety and security is paramount; this includes safely moving freight from staging areas to overheads or bringing merchandise down using appropriate equipment like reach trucks and forklifts. It is required that associates ensure customers can move through aisles easily and safely, adhering to all safety and loss prevention policies. The position demands physical capabilities such as bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items, including climbing ladders up to 12-16 feet to stock merchandise. Working conditions involve flexible overnight shifts, a warehouse environment that can be dusty and noisy, and exposure to gas fumes from passing forklifts. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education required, with 1 to 2 years of retail or distribution experience considered an asset. Knowledge of operating reach trucks, forklifts, and order picker machines is also an asset for these associates.
