Freight/Receiving
Home Depot
Estimated pay: $18.00-24.23 per hour
Roanoke, Virginia, 24001, United States
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Recommended by students
- Paid breaks
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Uninterrupted breaks
About Home Depot
Home Depot is a home improvement retailer. They sell tools, materials, appliances, and other DIY products.
Job description from Home Depot
Position Purpose:
Associates in Freight/Receiving positions ensure the store is stocked and ready for business every day. They load and unload trucks, move material from the receiving area throughout the store, may operate forklifts and may perform critical functions for maintaining proper on-hands and pricing for our customers. Direct customer interaction is frequently required for some positions and excellent customer service skills are required. The Freight/Receiving positions may include Freight Team Associate, Freight Team Lead, Receiving Associate and Receiving Support.
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do freight associates at Home Depot get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
83% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 159 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Okay
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Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does Home Depot pay freight associates when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
38% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do freight associates at Home Depot do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
93% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 121 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do freight associates find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 59% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 13% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 111 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do freight associates at Home Depot worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 128 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do freight associates at Home Depot get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for freight associates at Home Depot to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it for freight associates to get time off at Home Depot?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Home Depot managers change freight associates schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 121 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it for freight associates to take sick days at Home Depot?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
84% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is freight associates at Home Depot job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as freight associates at Home Depot good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Good
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Sick days don’t use up paid time off
At Home Depot, are freight associates’s sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
How we know this
69% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 113 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most part-timers can get health insurance
Are part-time freight associates able to get health insurance from Home Depot?
Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
How we know this
91% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insuranceBased on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Good
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Most part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time freight associates get paid time off at Home Depot?
Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
90% of people who work part-time say they get paid time offBased on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
Good
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Home Depot cheap enough for freight associates?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 94 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
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Most people get paid time off
Do freight associates get paid time off at Home Depot?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
97% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 124 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do freight associates at Home Depot feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 150 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do freight associates at Home Depot get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
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Some people are stressed out
Is it stressful for freight associates to work at Home Depot?
Some people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
58% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do freight associates at Home Depot enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
75% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do freight associates at Home Depot recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 169 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Most people get enough training
Do freight associates get enough training when they start at Home Depot?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do freight associates get support to advance at Home Depot?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 156 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do freight associates think Home Depot’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
80% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do freight associates feel well informed about how Home Depot is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Home Depot employees say about their job
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Best thing
One thing I love about Home Depot if you can make your own pad, you can move up if you’re willing to put in the work Home Depot love to promote within then
Worst thing
I believe Home Depot in putting too much focus on VOA surveys
General manager at Home Depot, January 2026
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Best thing
I moved up to a specialist , I sell appliances and I enjoy coworkers
Worst thing
The sales are non commissioned or even bonus based
Appliance specialist at Home Depot, December 2025
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