Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening
About The Position
As a Customer Service Associate at Lowe's, you welcome customers and help them find products and services for their home improvement needs. You provide friendly, professional assistance by answering questions, helping customers locate and select merchandise, and supporting their shopping or checkout experience. You may occasionally load merchandise and prepare products to meet customer needs, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates are assigned to a department based on hiring needs and skillsets. Departments include Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, and Pro Services. The role also involves organizing and replenishing merchandise, processing orders and deliveries, and cross-training in other store areas. The position does not require regular travel, although occasional travel to meetings, training, or neighboring stores may be needed. Working conditions can include indoor and outdoor environments, changing or extreme weather, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Associates must follow lifting guidelines, with single lifts limited to 75 pounds and team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used when required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.
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.
- 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 help provide 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.
- 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.
- Competitive pay.
- Flexible schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
