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Lowe's

Runs home improvement stores for DIYers and pros

Head Cashier

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Anchorage, AK, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement where applicable.
  • Less than one year of experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
  • Less than one year of experience using common retail technology such as smartphones and tablets.
  • One year of retail experience as a cashier.
  • Ability to obtain sales-related licensure or registration as required by law.
Responsibilities
  • Provide SMART customer service through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Seek out customers to understand their needs and assist with locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and loading merchandise.
  • Answer customer and employee questions knowledgeably and promptly, taking them to store areas and walking them through projects when necessary.
  • Communicate information about stock, special-order merchandise, feature benefits, applications, and warranty information related to Lowe's programs.
  • Coach, develop, provide feedback to, and train front-end customer service associates in departmental duties and sales opportunities.
  • Use a cash register to process sales transactions, returns, and refunds according to company guidelines.
  • Provide proper monetary change to front-end customer service associates for register activities.
  • Remove security tags, verify product information, and bag merchandise for customers.
  • Assist with line vesting, improve checkout turnaround time, and open additional registers when necessary to ensure coverage.
  • Prepare the register area at the beginning and end of each shift by confirming register and scanner functionality and stocking register supplies.
  • Inspect returned merchandise for damage.
  • Enter and submit customer orders, print order tickets, verify receipts, and sign off on loading tickets.
  • Look up product information and competitor prices to verify price matches.
  • Record items used in the store on store-use lists.
  • Complete cash counting and daily reconciliation duties as assigned.
  • Monitor cash in drawers and cash recycler levels to ensure they remain within required limits.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with housekeeping standards and programs, such as Zone Recovery, to maintain clean and organized store and work areas.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment by conducting safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates.
  • Follow safety requirements relevant to regular duties, including top-stock safety, safety cables, aisle blockers, tether lines, spotters, and safety devices.
  • Operate store equipment as needed, including Zebra phones, telephones, paging systems, cash recyclers, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance systems, key cutters, panel saws, paint mixers, flooring cutters, and compactor balers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of experience identifying and selling products based on customer needs, including credit cards, installations, add-on sales, protection plans, warranties, product features, and product benefits.
  • One year of experience as a head cashier.
  • Less than one year of experience working in any department at a Lowe's retail store.
  • One year of supervisory experience in any field, including directing, delegating, evaluating, training, and coaching employees.
  • Less than one year of retail experience detecting common signs of shoplifting, such as merchandise hidden inside containers, merchandise under carts, or switched price labels.

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 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.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Lowe's earnings per share up 5.2% over three years despite revenue shrinking 1% annually

Lowe's Companies shares trade at $198, down 26% over the past year, as the retailer navigates a cautious DIY customer base and weak housing market. Despite revenue shrinking at 1% annually over three years, earnings per share grew at 5.2% through expense discipline and share buybacks. The company generated $3.1bn in free cash flow in fiscal Q2 2026 after $542m in capital expenditures. Online sales grew 15.7%, supported by Mylow, an AI shopping agent whose users convert at triple the rate of other shoppers. Comparable transactions fell 2.1% in the quarter. Management lowered fiscal 2026 sales guidance to approximately $92bn with roughly flat comparable sales and expects Q3 adjusted earnings per share to fall about 7% year-over-year.