Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Stockton, CA

7d•$17 - $18

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you help customers feel comfortable while shopping by providing friendly, professional service and helping them find products and services for home improvement projects. You interact with customers throughout the day, help them select and handle merchandise, answer questions, and occasionally load merchandise. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily tasks vary by department. Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets. Possible departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. The role may involve preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor environments, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use team lifts when appropriate, and use powered equipment only with proper training or assistance.

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 a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted, or over 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 areas of the store to help deliver customer service.
Prepare merchandise in the department 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 (based on eligibility).
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
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 work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Potential discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation, and grant awards.