Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Tustin, CA

About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you welcome customers and help them find products and services that meet their home improvement needs. You listen to customers, answer questions, assist with product selection and handling, and help ensure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and spend time organizing and replenishing products. Responsibilities can vary depending on the department, 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. The position may involve preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, 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 may be asked to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or support at neighboring stores. Work conditions can include indoor and outdoor environments, varying climates, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines and use powered equipment only 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 at least 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
Follow lifting guidelines limiting single lifts to 75 pounds; use team lifts 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-train in other store areas to help deliver customer service.
Prepare department 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.
Occasionally load merchandise.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
Health insurance options.
Tuition assistance and other education support programs, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10% Lowe’s Associate Discount and a broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program.
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 and work/life services and no-cost counseling.
Business Travel Accident insurance.
Maternity and parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Learning and development opportunities.
Other discretionary benefits based on eligibility, including annual bonuses, deferred compensation plan, and grant awards.