Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find the products and services they need for home improvement projects. Associates listen to customers, answer questions, help locate and select merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. The role is 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. Daily responsibilities can vary by department. The role may involve working inside and outside in varying weather and climate conditions, exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment, and occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment when required and properly trained, and use team lifts minimally starting at 75 pounds or when 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 to perform the job.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted, or over 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines that limit 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.
Military or veteran background; Lowe’s strongly encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

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 the expected merchandise on time.
Cross-functionally train in other store areas 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options, including health, dental, and vision insurance, for eligible associates.
Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and 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 time, and volunteer time.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Eligible associates may receive annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.