Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Framingham, MA

8d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate provides friendly, professional service to customers shopping for home improvement products and services. The role welcomes customers, helps them locate and select merchandise, answers questions, and supports their shopping or checkout experience. Associates may occasionally load merchandise and help prepare products according to customer needs. Department assignment depends on hiring needs and the associate’s skills, and may include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Associates may cross-train in other store areas. The position is part-time and does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, with possible exposure to extreme heat or cold, wet or humid conditions, wind, drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, including limiting single lifts to 75 pounds and using team lifts minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used when 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 more than 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 applicants.

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 help deliver customer service.
Prepare department merchandise to meet 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 and other education support, including trade skills scholarships.
401(k) retirement account with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, subject to eligibility.
10% associate discount and a broad discount platform.
Track to the Trades program.
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 concierge, 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 enrollment, and grant awards.