Full Time - Sales Associate - Plumbing - 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. This role involves engaging with customers and helping them solve their home improvement challenges.

You will welcome customers, assist them in locating and handling merchandise, process orders and deliveries, prepare department merchandise (e.g., tint and mix paint, cut pipe, cut wood, cut drywall, cut blinds), guide customers through shopping or checkout, and perform other duties as assigned. Assignments may vary by department (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 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).

Benefits

Lowe’s offers a range of benefits beyond competitive pay and flexible schedules, including:

• Multiple top‑tier health insurance options.
• 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.

Travel requirements

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

Working conditions

Work environments vary by location and may include both indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, wind, noise, and moving equipment. Lifting guidelines limit single lifts to 75 lb; team lifts are used for heavier items. Powered equipment may be used with proper training or assistance.

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 2025 sales exceed $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, community space improvements, development of skilled trade experts, and disaster relief. For more information, visit Lowes.com.