Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowes • Columbus, OH

6d

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you provide friendly, professional service and help customers find products and services for home improvement projects. You welcome customers, answer questions, assist with selecting and handling merchandise, and help ensure their needs are met. The role involves organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and preparing products for customers. Depending on hiring needs and skillsets, associates work in departments such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily responsibilities may vary by department, and associates may cross-train in other areas of the store.

The role may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, and exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. The position does not require regular travel, but occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Associates follow lifting guidelines, including limits on single lifts and the use of team lifts or powered equipment as appropriate.

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 at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Help customers locate, select, and handle merchandise.
• Replenish merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and restocking supplies.
• Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
• Cross-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.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10% associate discount.
• Track to the Trades program.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed