Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you provide friendly, professional service and help customers find products and services for home improvement projects. You welcome customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. You spend much of your time listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily duties vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on 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. The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, as well as exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods depend on the role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, limit single lifts to 75 pounds, use team lifts minimally beginning at 75 pounds or when needed, and use powered equipment when required after proper training or with assistance from a trained coworker. 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers, answer questions, and deliver friendly and 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 store areas to help deliver the best 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.
Benefits
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance and other education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
- 401(k) retirement account with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
- 10% Lowe's Associate Discount and broader discount platform.
- Flexible schedules.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality.
- 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.
- Potential discretionary annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
