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Retail Sales – Part Time

Lowes•Escondido, CA
•$17 - $18

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 listen to customers, answer questions, help them select and handle merchandise, and make sure their needs are met. You may occasionally load merchandise and will spend much of your time assisting customers and organizing merchandise. Daily work varies by department, and associates are assigned according to 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 may involve department-specific preparation of merchandise, such as tinting and mixing paint, cutting and threading pipe, cutting and bundling wood, cutting drywall, or cutting blinds. Associates may cross-train in other store areas and travel occasionally for meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores, though regular travel is not required. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying climates and weather conditions, noise, and moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting requirements vary; single lifts are limited to 75 pounds, with team lifts used minimally starting at 75 pounds or as 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.
  • Military or veteran background (Lowe's strongly encourages military and veteran talent to apply).

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 deliver customer service.
  • Prepare department 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

  • Health insurance options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time, based on role, tenure, and locality
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • 401(k) retirement account with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program with concierge services, work/life services, and no-cost counseling
  • Tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
  • Business Travel Accident insurance
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
  • Potential annual bonuses, based on eligibility
  • Potential enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, based on eligibility
  • Potential grant awards, based on eligibility
  • Flexible schedules
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Wellness programs

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