Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mill Hall, PA

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you combine customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping. You welcome customers and help them find products and services for their home improvement needs. You will interact with customers throughout the day, help them select products, occasionally load merchandise, and ensure their needs are met. Most of your time will be spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise. Daily responsibilities vary by department. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets, including Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. The role does not require regular travel, but occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Environmental conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor work, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting guidelines limit single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with 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 to perform the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or over 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.
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 strong customer service.
Prepare department 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.