Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Newberry, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you provide helpful, professional service and genuine care to customers as they shop for home improvement products and services. You welcome customers, answer questions, help locate and select merchandise, and support them through shopping or checkout. You may occasionally load merchandise and prepare products to meet customer needs. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, with daily responsibilities varying by department. Associates work in a department based on 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 working indoors and outdoors in changing weather and climate conditions, as well as exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Travel is not regular but may occasionally be required for meetings, training, or support at neighboring stores.

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 more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines, including limiting single lifts to 75 pounds and using team lifts 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 applicants.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and deliver friendly, 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 the best customer service.
Prepare merchandise for customers, 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 load merchandise as needed.