Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Kahului, HI

7d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate combines customer service skills and care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe’s. The associate welcomes customers, helps them find products and services for home improvement projects, answers questions, and works to meet customer needs. The position is assigned to a department according to hiring needs and skillsets; possible 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 work involves listening to customers, answering questions, organizing and replenishing merchandise, assisting with product selection and handling, processing orders and deliveries, and occasionally loading merchandise. Department duties may include preparing products to customer specifications, 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 perform other duties as assigned. The role may involve occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores, but does not require regular travel. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climates, with possible exposure to noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment when required and properly trained, and may use team lifts when needed.

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.
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.
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 areas of the store to help deliver customer service.
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.
Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
Multiple health insurance options.
Tuition assistance and 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, 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.