Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Day

Lowe's Home Centers • Longmont, CO

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About The Position

The Sales Associate works in the Building Materials department at Lowe’s, welcoming customers and helping them find suitable products and services for home improvement projects. The role combines customer service with merchandise handling and department upkeep. Associates interact with customers throughout the day, answer questions, help customers locate and select products, and may occasionally load merchandise. Department assignments and daily duties can vary based on store hiring needs and associate skillsets.

The position may involve working indoors and outdoors in varying weather and climate conditions, including heat, cold, dampness, humidity, wind, or drafts. Associates may also encounter noise and moving or shaking equipment. Lifting requirements vary; individual lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment may be used with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker. Regular travel is not required, although occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of experience using a computer to input, access, modify, or output 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 25 pounds unassisted, or more than 25 pounds with or without an accommodation.
• Follow lifting guidelines that limit individual 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.
• Military or veteran background; Lowe’s strongly encourages military and veteran talent to apply.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, answer questions, and provide friendly, professional service.
• Help customers locate 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-train in other store areas to help provide customer service.
• Prepare department merchandise according to customer needs, such as cutting and bundling wood or cutting drywall.
• Guide customers through shopping or checkout.
• Perform 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.
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

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