Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Trussville, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate helps Lowe’s customers feel comfortable while shopping by providing friendly, professional service and helping them solve home improvement challenges. Associates welcome customers, answer questions, help locate and select products and services, and ensure customer needs are met. They may occasionally load merchandise and spend much of the day listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise. Daily responsibilities vary by department. Associates may work in Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services, based on hiring needs and skillsets. The role does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions can include indoor and outdoor environments, varying and sometimes extreme weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use team lifts or powered equipment as appropriate, and have proper training or assistance when using powered equipment.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• At least 6 months of experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic, including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or over 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
• Follow lifting guidelines that limit single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed.
• Use powered equipment as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

Nice To Haves

• At least 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience.
• Bilingual skills.
• Certification in a trade related to the department, such as hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, or lumber/building materials.
• Military or veteran background; Lowe’s strongly encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Assist customers with locating and handling merchandise.
• Restock merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and replenishing supplies.
• Accurately process orders and deliveries so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
• Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
• Prepare merchandise according to customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds.
• Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally travel to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores, if needed.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10% associate discount.
• Track to the Trades program.
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed