Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find products and services for their home improvement needs. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, assisting with product selection and handling, organizing and replenishing merchandise, and occasionally loading merchandise. Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets, 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. Duties vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may also train across other store areas and travel occasionally to meetings, training, or neighboring stores. The role may involve inside and outside conditions, changing climates, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed, and powered equipment is 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 a minimum of 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.
- Help customers locate 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 according to customer needs, including tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, and cutting blinds.
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Tuition assistance and education support programs
- Company-matching 401(k) retirement account
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 10% Associate Discount and broad discount platform
- Track to the Trades program and trade skills scholarships
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling
- Maternity and parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Annual bonuses, based on eligibility
- Deferred compensation plan, based on eligibility
- Grant awards, based on eligibility
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellness programs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
