Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Cotati, CA

18h

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you welcome customers and help them find the products and services they need for home improvement projects. You listen to customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and work to ensure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and will spend much of your time assisting customers and organizing products. Daily responsibilities vary by department. Associates may work in Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services, depending on hiring needs and skillsets. The role may require occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Working conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor conditions, extreme temperatures, moisture, wind, noise, and moving or shaking equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidance, use powered equipment as required, and have 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 lift at least 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 experience is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
Help customers locate, select, 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 help provide 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.
Occasionally load merchandise.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
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.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform, including a 10% Associate Discount.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Learning and development opportunities, including the Track to the Trades program.
Other discretionary benefits, based on eligibility, may include annual bonuses, deferred compensation plans, and grant awards.
Competitive pay and flexible schedules.