Full Time - Sales Associate - Outside Lawn & Garden - Opening

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Moline, IL

7d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Sales Associate in Outside Lawn & Garden welcomes customers to Lowe’s and helps them find products and services for their home improvement needs. The associate answers questions, helps customers locate and handle merchandise, occasionally loads merchandise, and works to ensure customer needs are met. Department assignments depend on hiring needs and skillsets; associates may also cross-train in other store areas. The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.

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 job duties.
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; team lifts are used 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.
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 support customer service.
Prepare department 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.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
10% Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program, including work/life services and no-cost counseling
Maternity and parental leave
Adoption assistance
Business Travel Accident insurance
Learning and development opportunities
Annual bonuses, based on eligibility
Deferred compensation plan and grant awards, based on eligibility
Wellness programs