Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Galax, VA

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you welcome customers and help them find the right products and services for their home improvement needs. You listen to customers, answer questions, assist with product selection and handling, and help ensure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and will spend time organizing and replenishing products. Daily duties vary by department and hiring needs; departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. The role may involve preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and may occasionally travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and involve varied weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Powered equipment must be used as 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 to perform the job.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds unassisted, or lift over 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines that limit single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used 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.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
Help customers locate, select, and handle merchandise.
Replenish merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and down stocking products.
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 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Multiple health insurance options, including 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.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling.
Tuition assistance, education support, and trade skills scholarships.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Lowe’s Associate Discount, including a 10% associate discount, and a broad discount platform.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Learning and development opportunities, including the Track to the Trades program.
Other discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation, and grant awards.