Fulfillment Associate: Fast-Paced, Customer-First Picker

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's is hiring for a store/warehouse associate responsible for picking, staging, inspecting, and fulfilling customer orders with accuracy and safety in mind. You will operate powered equipment, validate orders, and connect customers with the right associates when needed.

This role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork to support inventory accuracy and store operations. This position requires basic computer and retail tech use, plus certification in forklift or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• 6 Months of Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• 6 Months of Experience using common retail technology, such as smart phones and tablets.
• Powered Equipment Certification: Counterbalance Forklift, Order Picker, and Narrow Aisle Reach Truck (Required; must be obtained if not already certified).

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately and on time, keeping staging areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Deliver excellent service by choosing high quality items, validating orders, answering questions, and connecting customers with the right associates when needed.
• Operate and maintain certification for powered equipment (Forklift, Order Picker, Narrow Aisle Reach Truck) and follow all safety requirements.
• Support inventory accuracy by using the Orders App, maintaining SIMS compliance, and partnering with leadership to resolve short picks.
• Complete administrative, maintenance, and readiness tasks such as audits, order follow-ups, and locker management, while reporting safety or theft concerns promptly.
• Achieve daily job responsibilities with a customer-first mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• May be assigned other duties to support the needs of the business.

Skills

Computer skills

Retail technology

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Order Picker

Narrow Aisle Reach Truck

Job description

Lowe's is hiring for a store/warehouse associate responsible for picking, staging, inspecting, and fulfilling customer orders with accuracy and safety in mind. You will operate powered equipment, validate orders, and connect customers with the right associates when needed.

This role emphasizes strong communication and teamwork to support inventory accuracy and store operations. This position requires basic computer and retail tech use, plus certification in forklift or willingness to obtain it.