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Lowe's

Runs home improvement stores for DIYers and pros

Part Time – Outlet Customer Service Associate - Flexible

Part-TimeUpdated Deadline 12/7/26
$17.05 - $17.85/hr
Entry
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Operate store equipment as needed, including equipment relevant to the role and department.
  • Adhere to safety requirements relevant to regular job duties, including top-stock safety, safety cables, aisle blockers, tether lines on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment, including participating in safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates.
Responsibilities
  • Seek out customers, understand their needs, and assist them in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and loading merchandise.
  • Answer customer and employee questions promptly and knowledgeably, escorting them to store areas and walking them through projects when necessary.
  • Communicate information about stock, special-order merchandise, feature benefits, applications, and warranty information for Lowe’s Outlet programs.
  • Support checkout functions, call buttons, departmental pages, and requests for assistance.
  • Write customer contracts and invoices for equipment rental.
  • Cross-functionally train in other Outlet areas to support customer service.
  • Generate leads for Project Specialist Exterior programs by engaging customers about their project needs.
  • Use store systems to prioritize loads, print pricing labels, and look up items or item numbers for pricing and inventory information.
  • Down-stock merchandise by replenishing empty shelf areas.
  • Prepare merchandise in the assigned department according to customer requirements and specifications.
  • Monitor merchandise entering and leaving store entrances and exits, and assist customers or associates who trigger alarms.
  • Detect common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicate them to management or Asset Protection.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and programs, including Zone Recovery, to keep the store and work areas clean and organized.
  • Perform safety-related duties such as keeping aisles clear and securing doors and gates.
  • Use store equipment as needed, such as a Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, iPhone, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, pallet jacks, electric lifts, and compactor balers.
  • Provide customer service by applying SEEK–LEARN–BUILD to customer interactions.
  • Help Pro customers find products by walking them to the correct aisle and bay.
  • Help Pro customers load products in the aisle and into their vehicles.
  • Use the SMART phone and sales terminal to enroll customers in Pro Loyalty, Pro Credit, MSH, Volume Savings, and Pro Delivery programs.
  • Use point-of-sale terminals to process walk-up, phone, email, and online orders; contact vendors to verify product availability and cost as needed.
  • Display current, accurate pricing and signage in the Outlet department.
  • Process sales transactions using the cash register according to company guidelines.
  • Support checkout by ensuring customers are satisfied and encouraged to return to Lowe’s Outlets.
  • Complete freight and merchandising fulfillment, move delivered stock, schedule shipments when necessary, and check order quality and accuracy.
  • Process returns to distribution centers and appropriately dispose of or return items.
  • Coordinate deliveries from beginning to end, answer delivery-related questions, and resolve delivery problems.
  • Inspect merchandise before loading and delivery, prepare and load merchandise, support planned delivery routes, verify invoices against loaded items, and assist with product connections or returns.
  • Inspect and clean interior and exterior areas as needed, including bathrooms, breakrooms, hallways, and parking lots.
  • Walk the store to identify leaks, spills, and unsafe displays; address equipment and facility issues and perform preventative maintenance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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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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 22nd, 2026
Lowe's Pro sales grow as sales hit $26B, but profit stalls and margin slips to 13.7%

Lowe's stock fell 17.2% over the past year, while the S&P 500 returned 16.5%. Homeowners are holding back on do-it-yourself spending, but the retailer says two acquisitions, FBM and ADG, position it to win more business from larger professional contractors. Sales for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, rose 8.3% to $26 billion, helped by Pro, Online and Home Services. Online sales grew 15.7%. Profit has not followed. Earnings held at $2.4 billion, and operating margin slipped to 13.7% from 14.5%. Comparable sales rose just 0.2%, and comparable transactions fell 2.1%. Management expects adjusted earnings per share in the third quarter to be about 7% below a year earlier. It also expects continued pressure on FBM and ADG from weak new home construction.

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.