Retail Sales – Part Time
About The Position
As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you welcome customers and help them find the products and services they need for home improvement projects. You listen to customers, answer questions, assist with product selection and handling, and help ensure their needs are met. Depending on hiring needs and your skillsets, you 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. Daily responsibilities vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to customer specifications, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. The role also involves organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and occasionally loading merchandise. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions may include indoor and outdoor environments, varying temperatures and weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use powered equipment when required, and obtain 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 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.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional customer service.
- Help customers locate, select, and handle merchandise.
- Replenish merchandise by identifying empty shelf areas and down stocking products.
- Process orders and deliveries accurately so customers receive merchandise as expected and on time.
- Cross-functionally train in other store areas to help provide customer service.
- Prepare merchandise based on customer needs, including tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, and cutting blinds.
- Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
- Occasionally load merchandise.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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 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 and/or deferred compensation plan enrollment, and grant awards, based on eligibility
- Flexible schedules
- Learning and development opportunities
- Track to the Trades program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
