Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Carlsbad, NM

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find appropriate products and services for home improvement needs. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, assisting with product selection and handling, organizing and replenishing merchandise, and occasionally loading merchandise. Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets, 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 duties may vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint or cutting materials. The position may involve working both indoors and outdoors in varied weather and climate conditions, as well as exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, 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 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 and professional customer service.
Help customers locate 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-functionally train in other store areas to support 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.