Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•McAlester, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s, provides friendly and professional assistance, and helps customers find products and services for their home improvement needs. Associates listen to customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. The role is assigned to a department according to hiring needs and skillsets, including Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily responsibilities vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates spend much of their time assisting customers and organizing merchandise. The job may involve prolonged standing or sitting, lifting, and working indoors or outdoors in varying weather and noise conditions. Occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed, but regular travel is not required.

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 more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.

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 encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and deliver friendly, professional customer service.
Assist customers with locating and handling merchandise.
Down stock merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and replenishing supplies.
Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
Cross-functionally train in other areas of the store to help deliver customer service.
Prepare merchandise based on 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.