Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Hanford, CA

6d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you provide friendly, professional service and help customers find products and services for their home improvement needs. You welcome customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and ensure their needs are met. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; daily duties vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on 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. The role may involve replenishing shelves, processing orders and deliveries, preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, guiding customers through shopping or checkout, and cross-training in other store areas. Some duties may include tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor environments, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Physical duties may include prolonged standing or sitting and lifting merchandise. Single lifts are limited to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed, and powered equipment should be used when required 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.
Military or veteran background.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly and professional customer service.
Assist customers with locating and handling 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 areas of the store to support 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

Health insurance
Dental insurance
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
401(k) retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling
Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and parental leave
Adoption assistance
Associate discount and discount platform
Potential annual bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, based on eligibility
Learning and development opportunities
Flexible schedules