Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Hudson, MA

7d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find the products and services suited to their home improvement needs. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, helping them select and handle merchandise, occasionally loading merchandise, and ensuring customer needs are met. Associates work in a department assigned according to 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 work may include organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, preparing products to meet customer needs, and guiding customers through shopping or checkout. Associates may cross-train in other store areas. The role does not require regular travel, but occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions may include indoor and outdoor weather, extreme temperatures, damp or windy conditions, noise, and moving or shaking equipment. Lifting guidelines limit single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts and powered equipment are used as appropriate, with proper training or assistance.

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, professional customer service.
Help customers locate and handle 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 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 and other education support programs, 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 broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program and learning and development opportunities.
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.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Other discretionary benefits, subject to eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards.
Wellness programs.