Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowes•Lake in the Hills, IL

6d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find products and services for home improvement projects. The role involves listening to customers, answering questions, helping locate and select merchandise, occasionally loading products, and making sure customer needs are met. Associates work in a department assigned according to hiring needs and skillsets, such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily tasks vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as mixing paint, cutting pipe or wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The position requires customer service and retail technology skills, basic reading, writing, and arithmetic, and the ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, sitting, and other physical activities. Associates may work inside or outside in varying weather and climate conditions, and may encounter noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Pay is listed at $15.00–$16.80 per hour; starting pay may vary based on position, location, education, training, and experience.

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 more than 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, and powered equipment should be used as required with proper training or assistance.

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 support customer service.
Prepare merchandise according to 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
Dental insurance
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
401(k) retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program, including concierge, work/life services, and no-cost counseling
Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and parental leave
Adoption assistance
Associate discount and broad discount platform
Potential annual bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan enrollment, deferred compensation plan, and grant awards, depending on eligibility
Flexible schedules
Track to the Trades program
Learning and development opportunities