Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Kennewick, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes Lowe’s customers and helps them find the products and services suited to their home improvement needs. The role focuses on listening to customers, answering questions, selecting and locating merchandise, and delivering friendly, professional service. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and help ensure customer needs are met. Department assignments depend on hiring needs and skillsets and may include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily responsibilities may vary by department, and associates may cross-train in other areas of the store. The role may involve work both indoors and outdoors and exposure to changing weather, temperatures, moisture, wind, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use team lifts when needed, and operate powered equipment only with proper training or assistance. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

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 for the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or lift more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed.
Use powered equipment as required only 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.
Bilingual, military, and veteran talent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
Help customers locate, handle, and select 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-train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
Prepare department 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.
Occasionally load merchandise.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options.
Tuition assistance and other education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
Company-matching 401(k).
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
Flexible schedules.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick, and volunteer time.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Learning and development opportunities.
Other discretionary benefits, based on eligibility, may include annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.