Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - Opening

About the role

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. You will welcome customers, help them find the right products and services for their home‑improvement needs, answer questions, occasionally load merchandise, and ensure all customer needs are met. The role may vary by department (e.g., Appliances, Cabinets, Flooring, Live Nursery, Inside Garden, Hardware, Tools, Millwork, Building Materials, Plumbing, Electrical, Paint, Home Décor, Tool Rental, or Pro Services) and by daily tasks.

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 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 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 (inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information).
• 6 months experience using common retail technology such as smartphones and tablets.
• Reading, writing, and basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction).
• Ability to perform duties that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift 25 lb unassisted or over 25 lb with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months of retail and/or customer service experience.
• Bi‑lingual skills.
• Certification in a trade related to the department (e.g., hardware, kitchen, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, lumber/building materials).
• Military, veteran, or bilingual background is strongly encouraged.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and flexible schedules.
• Multiple top‑tier health insurance options.
• Lowe’s tuition assistance program.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 10 % associate discount.
• Track to the Trades program for learning new trade skills.
• Additional benefit details and eligibility at https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Working Conditions

Environmental factors vary by location; you may work indoors and outdoors in weather conditions ranging from extreme heat or cold to wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty environments. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noise, moving or shaking objects and equipment, and must follow lifting guidelines (single lifts limited to 75 lb, team lifts used for heavier items). Powered equipment may be required and must be used with proper training or assistance.

Travel Requirements

This role does not require regular travel; occasional travel may be needed for meetings, training, or to support neighboring stores.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a Fortune 100 home‑improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week. Fiscal year 2024 sales exceeded $83 billion; fiscal year 2025 sales exceeded $86 billion. The company operates over 1,700 stores, 530 branches, and 130 distribution centers, employing roughly 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports communities through programs focused on safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, developing the next generation of skilled trade experts, and providing disaster relief. 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, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected category.