Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Peoria, IL

7d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes Lowe's customers and helps them find suitable products and services for home improvement needs. The role involves listening and responding to customer questions, helping customers locate and select merchandise, and ensuring their needs are met. Associates may work in Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services, depending on hiring needs and skillsets. The position also includes organizing and replenishing merchandise, accurately processing orders and deliveries, preparing products for customers, and occasionally loading merchandise. Specific product preparation tasks may include tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may be cross-functionally trained to support customer service in other store areas. The role may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment, and physical activities such as prolonged standing or sitting and lifting merchandise. Occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed, though regular travel is not required.

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.
Military or veteran background; Lowe's encourages military and veteran talent 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 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.
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% associate discount and a broader discount platform.
Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Potential annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, subject to eligibility.