Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowe's Home Centers•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Customer Service Associate welcomes Lowe’s customers and helps them find products and services for home improvement needs. The role focuses on listening to customers, answering questions, selecting and handling merchandise, organizing and replenishing products, and ensuring customers’ needs are met. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets, such as Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Tools, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Daily responsibilities vary by department and may include preparing merchandise to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting pipe, wood, drywall, or blinds, and occasionally loading merchandise. The role may involve both indoor and outdoor work and exposure to varying weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary by role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, use team lifts when needed, and use powered equipment only as required and with proper training or assistance. Regular travel is not required, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

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 lift 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 encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

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 for 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.