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Lowe's

Runs home improvement stores for DIYers and pros

Loader/Cart Associate

Part-TimeDeadline 11/27/26
No salary listed
Entry
Troy, OH, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Six months of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
  • Six months of experience using common retail technology, such as smartphones and tablets.
  • Ability to obtain sales-related licensure or registration as required by law.
Responsibilities
  • Provide customer service by following Lowe’s customer service policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Assist customers with locating, selecting, carrying, and loading merchandise, and respond promptly to customer and associate questions.
  • Support checkout, fulfillment, and customer assistance needs throughout the store.
  • Pull, stage, and prepare customer and contractor orders accurately and efficiently.
  • Use power equipment and store technology safely and effectively to move, stage, and load merchandise.
  • Maintain in-stock conditions by down stocking and replenishing merchandise as needed.
  • Support large order fulfillment while maintaining product quality and accuracy.
  • Collect carts and help maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas inside the store and parking lot.
  • Identify and report safety hazards, theft, and security concerns to management or Asset Protection.
  • Operate store equipment as needed for the role and department, such as Zebra phones, telephones, paging systems, copiers, computers, CCTV surveillance systems, key cutters, panel saws, paint mixers, flooring cutters, or compactor balers.
  • Communicate stock, special-order merchandise, product features, applications, warranties, and Lowe’s program information to customers; answer customer and employee questions and provide project guidance when needed.
  • Follow Lowe’s safety policies and procedures, including proper use of power equipment, spotters, and safety devices.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
  • For Pro Loader roles, support Pro customer relationships from arrival through order completion as a visible extension of the Pro Desk.
  • For Pro Loader roles, proactively engage Pro customers while assisting with loading, staging, and order fulfillment.
  • For Pro Loader roles, remain visible and available in the Pro loading area, including under the Pro canopy.
  • For Pro Loader roles, respond quickly to loading requests and help provide efficient service for large or complex orders.
  • For Pro Loader roles, build relationships with repeat Pro customers and support enrollment in MyLowe’s Pro Rewards and Pro Credit offerings.
  • For Pro Loader roles, maintain Pro Standards in the parking lot and under the Pro canopy.
  • For Pro Loader roles, complete required power equipment and spotter training to support safe and efficient loading.
  • For Pro Loader roles, load customer vehicles using proper techniques based on order size, weight, and fulfillment needs.
  • For Pro Loader roles, load orders accurately while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, assist customers and associates with loading products and completing orders in the Garden Center.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, remain visible and available throughout the Garden Center loading area.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, complete required power equipment and spotter training to support safe and efficient loading.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, load customer vehicles using proper techniques based on order size, weight, and fulfillment needs.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, support completion of large, high-quality orders while maintaining product accuracy and safety.
  • For Garden Center Loader roles, partner with the Garden Center Department Supervisor to ensure customer orders are staged and ready for pickup.
Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Six months of retail experience.
  • Six months of experience as a Loader at a home improvement or hardware retailer.
  • Six months of retail merchandising experience, including Zone Recovery, stocking, down stocking, facing or fronting product, pricing, maintaining signage, and housekeeping.
  • Six months of experience in any industry inspecting, carrying, loading, and unloading product or material into or out of vehicles.

About the company

Lowe's runs home improvement stores across the United States, selling tools, lumber, appliances, paint, flooring and garden supplies to do-it-yourself homeowners and professional contractors. Shoppers can buy in its stores, on Lowes.com or through its app, with options for in-store pickup and delivery to homes and jobsites. Beyond products, Lowe's sells installation and home services for projects such as kitchens, flooring, roofing and water heaters, scheduled through its stores and website. It earns money mainly from merchandise sales, plus installation fees and its co-branded credit cards for consumers and businesses. Lowe's was founded in 1946 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mooresville, North Carolina

Founded

1946

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Online is a growth engine: Lowe's online sales jumped 15.7% in the quarter ending July 2026.
  • Frontline staff share in results: Lowe's said in February 2026 it awarded frontline associates $125 million in discretionary bonuses.
  • Pros and home services carry growth: they powered Lowe's fifth straight quarter of positive comparable sales through July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Corporate roles are shrinking: Lowe's cut about 600 corporate and support jobs in February 2026, including 178 in Mooresville.
  • Do-it-yourself demand is stalling: in August 2026 Lowe's cut its fiscal 2026 outlook to flat comparable sales.
  • Sales hinge on housing: in August 2026, CEO Marvin Ellison called it his toughest housing market since the financial crisis.

What makes Lowe's unique

  • Lowe's also finishes new homes: its Artisan Design Group unit installs flooring, cabinets and countertops for home builders.
  • Lowe's owns a drywall wholesaler: Foundation Building Materials supplies contractors from over 370 US and Canadian branches.
  • Store staff get built-in AI help: Mylow Companion, made with OpenAI, answers product, project and stock questions on associates' devices.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 16th, 2026
Lowe's falls 23% in 2026 to near $186, offering a dip-buying chance with 55 years of dividend hikes

Lowe's shares are down about 23% this year and trade near a 52-week low of $186. The stock has fallen about 15% since the home improvement retailer reported second-quarter earnings on August 19. Revenue rose 8% year over year to $26 billion, but same-store sales were flat and earnings were flat on acquisition costs. Lowe's also cut its guidance to the lower end of previous ranges, as high mortgage rates and inflation weigh on housing and home improvement spending. The price/earnings ratio has dropped to 16, a three-year low. Lowe's has raised its dividend for 55 consecutive years and has a payout ratio of 38%. About 72% of Wall Street analysts rate the stock a buy. The median price target of $254 implies 36% upside.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 14th, 2026
Lowe's shares down 18% as rivals use tariff refunds to cut prices on $90.4B sales

Lowe's shares have fallen about 18% over the past twelve months, while the S&P 500 gained about 18%. Management said customers were cautious in fiscal Q2 2026, and rivals used tariff refunds to cut prices, mainly on seasonal goods in July. Lowe's chose not to match some of those promotions, which were not in its financial plan. Comparable transactions fell 2.1%, but a 2.3% rise in average ticket kept comparable sales up 0.2%. Operating margin was 11.4% over the past twelve months, down from 12.4%. Management expects the price cutting to ease in the second half. It moved its full-year sales target to the bottom of its range, at about $92 billion, and expects fiscal Q3 adjusted earnings per share about 7% lower.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 2nd, 2026
Lowe's stock drops 26% as growth shifts to larger contractors through acquisitions

Lowe's stock has fallen 26% over the twelve months to September 30, 2026, whilst the S&P 500 returned 14%. The home improvement retailer has shifted strategy, targeting larger professional contractors through acquisitions of Foundation Building Materials and Artisan Design Group. Sales reached $26 billion in fiscal Q2 2026, up 8.3% year-over-year. However, comparable sales rose just 0.2%, meaning nearly all growth came from the recent acquisitions rather than existing operations. Management lowered its full-year sales outlook to approximately $92 billion, expecting comparable sales to remain flat. The company cited pressure from weak do-it-yourself demand and difficult building market conditions. Comparable purchases fell 2.1%, driven by weather-sensitive categories. As of September 30, 2026, Lowe's shares traded at 15.5 times trailing earnings, below the S&P 500's 21.7 multiple.

PR Newswire
Sep 24th, 2026
Lowe's launches drone delivery in 20 minutes for DIY essentials in North Carolina pilot

Lowe's has launched drone delivery at its Matthews, North Carolina store, becoming the first home improvement retailer to offer the service. The pilot programme, conducted in partnership with Wing and DoorDash, delivers select items in as fast as 20 minutes. Customers can order through the DoorDash app, selecting from eligible products including hand tools, paint supplies, and household essentials. Wing drones currently transport orders weighing approximately 2.5 pounds per flight. The service addresses a common problem for DIY and professional customers who forget supplies mid-project. It joins Lowe's existing same-day fulfilment options, including buy online, pick up in store and curbside pickup. The initiative builds on Lowe's broader technology investments, including Mylow, its AI assistant that has answered more than 25 million customer questions since launching in 2025.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 15th, 2026
Lowe's expects steady H2 as homeowners shift to smaller projects amid high rates

Lowe's anticipates a steady second half of the year as elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty prompt homeowners to favour smaller projects over major renovations. Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison stated the company aims to grow market share despite challenging conditions, citing five consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales growth. Digital sales increased over 15% in the past two quarters, supported by store-based fulfilment and the company's Mylow AI tool. The retailer's core customers, with average household incomes above $100,000, are becoming more cautious about large discretionary purchases. Acquisitions of ADG and FBM are expanding Lowe's construction and interior solutions business, including commercial projects and data centres. The company plans to prioritise debt reduction toward a 2.75-times leverage ratio before potentially resuming share repurchases.