Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Schererville, IN

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you combine customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping and solve their home improvement challenges. You welcome customers, help them find products and services, assist with merchandise, and ensure their needs are met. Most of your time is spent listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, with daily responsibilities varying by department. Associates work in a department based on 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 working inside and outside in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, and exposure to wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions. Associates may also be exposed to constant or intermittent noise and moving or shaking objects and equipment. The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

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 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.
Military or veteran background; Lowe’s strongly encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

Responsibilities

Welcome customers, answer questions, and deliver 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 areas of the store to help deliver the best 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.