Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you combine customer service skills with care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping. You welcome customers, help them find the right products and services for home improvement projects, answer questions, assist with merchandise, and ensure customer needs are met. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; specific daily duties vary by department. Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets, such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. The role may involve occasional merchandise loading, preparing products to customer specifications, and cross-training in other store areas. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions can include both indoor and outdoor environments, varying and sometimes extreme weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment.
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 over 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
- Follow lifting guidelines, which 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.
- 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-train in other areas of the store to help deliver 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.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Tuition assistance and education support programs, including trade skills scholarships
- 401(k) retirement account with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick time, and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program with work/life services and no-cost counseling
- Business Travel Accident insurance
- Maternity and parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Other discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
