Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Philadelphia, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you provide friendly, professional customer service and help customers find the right products and services for their home improvement needs. You welcome customers, answer questions, assist with selecting and handling merchandise, and help ensure their needs are met. The role is based in one of several store departments 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. Most of the work involves listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise. The role may also involve occasional merchandise loading and preparing products to meet customer needs. Associates may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work conditions can include indoor and outdoor weather, varied temperatures and moisture, noise, and moving or shaking objects and 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 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, 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.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
Help customers locate and handle 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 support 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.