Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
The Customer Service Associate helps customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe’s by providing friendly service and helping them address home improvement needs. Associates welcome customers, answer questions, help locate and select products and services, occasionally load merchandise, and make sure customer needs are met. Most of the work involves listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise; duties vary by department and may include preparing merchandise such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may work in Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services, depending on store hiring needs and the associate’s skillset. The role does not require regular travel, but occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work may take place indoors or outdoors and involve varying or extreme weather conditions, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines: single lifts are limited 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.
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 more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
- Follow lifting guidelines, including limiting single lifts to 75 pounds and using team lifts or powered equipment as appropriate.
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.
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-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
- Multiple health insurance options.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 10% associate discount.
- Track to the Trades program.
- Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
