Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Milledgeville, GA

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About The Position

As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe’s, you provide friendly, professional customer service and help customers find products and services for their home improvement needs. You welcome customers, answer questions, help them locate and select merchandise, and may occasionally load merchandise. You spend much of your time listening to customers, responding to questions, and organizing merchandise. Responsibilities may vary by department. Associates work in a department determined by hiring needs and skillsets, such as Building Materials, Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services.

The position does not require regular travel, though occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Work conditions vary by location and may include indoor and outdoor conditions, extreme heat or cold, wet or humid environments, wind or drafts, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods depend on the role, weight, and volume. Single lifts are limited to 75 pounds; team lifts are used minimally beginning at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used when required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

Requirements

• Six months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• Six 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 a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Six 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 deliver friendly and 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 areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service.
• Prepare merchandise based on 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.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed