Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Closing

Your Impact at Lowe’s As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe’s. This is an excellent role for those who want to engage with customers and help them solve their home improvement challenges. How We Support You Whether you need a part‑time position or a place to plant yourself and grow, Lowe’s is ready to support your goals. As a Lowe’s associate, you’ll gain access to many benefits beyond competitive pay and flexible schedules. Make your well‑being a priority with multiple top‑tier health insurance options. Explore educational opportunities with Lowe’s tuition assistance program. Take charge of your financial future with a company‑matching 401(k) and optional Employee Stock Purchase Program. Gain extra savings with a 10% Associate Discount. Learn new trade skills with our Track to the Trades program. Your Day at Lowe’s As a Customer Service Associate, you will welcome customers to Lowe’s and help them find the right products and services for their home improvement needs. You will interact with customers throughout the day, help them find and select products, occasionally load merchandise, and ensure all customer needs are met. While you will spend most of your time listening to customers, answering questions, and organizing merchandise, your daily responsibilities may vary by department. Customer Service Associates work in one of the following departments, based on hiring needs and skillsets: Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services. Key Responsibilities Welcome customers to Lowe’s, answer questions, and deliver friendly and professional customer service. Assist customers with locating and handling merchandise. Down stock merchandise by looking for empty areas on shelves 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 in your department based on customer needs (e.g., tint and mix paint, cut and thread pipe, cut and bundle wood, cut drywall, cut blinds). Guide customers through shopping or checkout. Complete other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 6 months experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information. 6 months experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets. Reading, writing, and performing basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction). Able to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. Minimally lift 25 lbs unassisted or over 25 lbs with or without an accommodation. Preferred Qualifications 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience. Bi‑lingual skills. Certification in trade related to department (e.g., hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, and lumber/building materials). Travel Requirements This role does not require regular travel; however, it may need to travel occasionally to meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores. Working Conditions Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment. Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker. Benefits Health, vision, and dental insurance. Life and disability insurance. Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. 401(k) retirement account with company match. Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services, and no‑cost counseling for all kinds of needs. Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships. Business travel accident insurance. Maternity and parental leave. Adoption assistance. Lowe’s Associate Discount and broad discount platform. Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards. Pay Range: $16.90 - $17.85 per hour. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr