The Home Depot is hiring a Overnight Freight Team Associate in Kittery

Local Job Overview: Kittery

Role Essentials

• Urgency: Immediate consideration in Kittery.
• Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Kittery.
• Pay: $20-$26/Hour (approx. $28.2k/Year)
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Role in Kittery: Overnight Freight Team Associate
• Based in: Kittery, ME (a key business district)
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
• Hiring Organization: The Home Depot
• This Kittery-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our The Home Depot team in Kittery, ME is growing.
• Benefit from working in Kittery, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Build the Foundation of the Store Overnight

About The Home Depot

We believe that exceptional service starts with having the right materials exactly where the customer expects them. The Part-Time Overnight Freight Team Associate is the physical powerhouse that transforms the store while contractors sleep. Working with heavy building materials, this team empties the trucks and packs out the massive warehouse aisles. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with The Home Depot, you are joining an orange-blooded team committed to safety, heavy logistics, and a deep-rooted culture of care.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking physically strong, safety-oriented, and highly reliable individuals to join our night operations team. As a Part-Time Overnight Freight Team Associate, you will be responsible for unloading heavy freight (from lumber to toilets to power tools), operating machinery, and stocking the high shelves. You will serve as the logistical muscle of the store, delivering the signature reliability that sets The Home Depot apart in the home improvement industry. This is a highly active, physically demanding role perfect for those who want to earn premium pay and avoid daytime crowds.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Heavy Unloading: Safely and rapidly unload incoming freight trailers, sorting heavy merchandise onto designated carts or pallets by department.
• Equipment Operation: Utilize rigorous training to safely operate electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, and order pickers to pack out heavy items onto high storage racks.
• Aisle Merchandising: Work precisely to ensure all products are stocked in their correct locations, facing the aisles perfectly so they are "grand opening ready" for the morning.
• Safety & Maintenance: Adhere strictly to all OSHA and internal safety protocols, operate the cardboard baler safely, and keep the aisles entirely clear of tripping hazards.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our heavy lifters are supported from day one:

• Salary: Competitive part-time pay PLUS a significant overnight shift premium (Estimated total: $18.00 to $23.00 per hour).
• Success Sharing: Eligibility for our Success Sharing bonus program, rewarding you when the store hits its sales goals.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement programs to help you grow your career and achieve your educational goals.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time associates.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (due to industrial equipment operation).
• No prior logistics or hardware experience required as full, certified training is provided.
• Must possess an incredibly strong work ethic, a reliable overnight schedule, and a strict safety-first mindset.
• Extreme physical stamina with the continuous ability to lift, push, and pull 50 to 80 pounds throughout the night shift.