Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Woodbridge, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find the products and services they need for home improvement projects. The role focuses on listening to customers, answering questions, helping them locate and select merchandise, and ensuring their needs are met. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and organize or replenish shelves. Daily duties vary by department, which may include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Associates may prepare merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The role may involve cross-training in other store areas and occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, with exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting requirements vary; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment is used as required, with appropriate 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 to perform the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines, including limiting single lifts to 75 pounds and using team lifts minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed.
Use powered equipment as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

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.
Help customers locate, handle, and select merchandise and services.
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-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.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Tuition assistance and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broader discount platform.
Flexible schedules.
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, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Learning and development opportunities.
Other discretionary benefits, based on eligibility, may include annual bonuses, deferred compensation, and grant awards.