Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Radford, VA

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you help customers feel comfortable while shopping by providing attentive service and helping them solve home improvement challenges. You welcome customers, help them find and select suitable products and services, answer questions, guide them through shopping or checkout, and occasionally help load merchandise. Most of the role involves listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, with daily responsibilities varying by department. Associates work in a department determined by store hiring needs and their skillsets. Departments may include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Department-specific tasks may include tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The role may also involve occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Working conditions can include indoor and outdoor weather, varying or extreme temperatures, moisture, wind, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment.

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 needed to perform the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines, which 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 and veteran talent are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide 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 store areas to help deliver customer service.
Prepare department merchandise 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.
Occasionally travel to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores, as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance options.
Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broader discount platform.
Flexible schedules.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
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 with concierge and work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Learning and development opportunities.
Other discretionary benefits, subject to eligibility, may include annual bonuses, deferred compensation, and grant awards.
Wellness programs.