Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Elk Grove, CA

7d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you provide friendly, professional customer service and help customers find products and services for home improvement projects. You welcome customers, answer questions, assist with product selection and handling, and help ensure customer needs are met. You will spend much of your time listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily tasks vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets. Departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. Tasks may include replenishing shelves, processing orders and deliveries, preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, and guiding customers through shopping or checkout. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and cross-train in other store areas. The role may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and temperatures, exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment, and physical activities such as prolonged standing or sitting and lifting. Regular travel is not required, but occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be 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 job duties.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or over 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 assigned 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.
Assist customers with locating and handling 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 store areas to help deliver customer service.
Prepare 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.

Benefits

Multiple 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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
10% Lowe's Associate Discount and broader discount platform.
Flexible schedules.
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 and work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Learning and development opportunities.
Other discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.