Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Fresno, CA

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate combines customer service skills with care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe’s and solve home improvement challenges. The role welcomes customers, helps them find and select products and services, occasionally loads merchandise, and works to ensure customer needs are met. Most time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily duties vary by department. Associates are assigned according to hiring needs and skillsets to departments such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. The role may involve occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores, although regular travel is not required. Working conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary by role, weight, and volume; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

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 minimally lift 25 pounds unassisted, or lift 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 provide friendly, professional customer service.
Help customers locate and handle merchandise.
Down-stock merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and replenishing supplies.
Accurately process orders and deliveries 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 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
Health insurance options, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and access to a broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
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.
Other discretionary benefits, subject to eligibility, include annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.