Full Time - Fulfillment Team Lead - Day

Lowe's; Bedford (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home improvement retailer is seeking a dedicated Customer Service Associate to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service. The role involves assisting customers with product selections, managing merchandise, and maintaining a safe, organized store environment. Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills and obtain certifications for store equipment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain certification for Counterbalance Forklift and other equipment.
• Strong customer service skills with ability to problem solve.
• Experience in a retail environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service and assists customers in locating products.
• Monitors the fulfillment area and maintains inventory organization.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and store cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Forklift

Inventory management systems

Job description

Customer Service
Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe’s customer service policies, procedures, and programs
Seeks out customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise
Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary
Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers
Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe’s programs
Cross-functionally trains in other areas of the store to help deliver the best customer service
Receives and directs calls appropriately to meet the needs of customers and associates
Reviews daily and weekly schedules to ensure proper coverage, assigning backup coverage as needed
Works cross-functionally with the PRO team to maintain service expectations for Pro Fulfillment
Picks, stages, and verifies readiness of all delivery, pro, installation, and pickup orders
Follows up with leadership when picking quality is not met by team members
Monitors notifications to maintain customer service expectations when customers are on the way, arrived, or a new order has been submitted
In-Stock
Enters and retrieves information from Lowe’s systems regarding inventory, order management, and special ordering
Conducts walks of fulfillment area, bays, or inventory to monitor status
Informs Department Supervisor about fulfillment area (e.g., staffing, projects, products, stock) in-person, over the phone, via email, and/or by writing and sharing status reports
Acts as liaison between Pro and fulfillment departments, ensuring all Pro orders are picked and staged within timeframe needed
Ensures all pro pickup, delivery and install orders are picked and staged on time
Pulls, prepares, inspects, stages, and loads merchandise for customers, contractors, and delivery truck orders according to invoice or loading ticket, using power equipment when needed
Verifies products match invoices and orders by reviewing items, model numbers, quantities, and descriptions
Works supplemental fulfillment tasks as needed (e.g. unfulfilled orders report, restocking expired orders, conducting order audits)
Clean and Safe Stores
Completes delivery and pickup administrative tasks, including auditing staging locations, contacting customers, and removing expired/cancelled orders from staging areas
Validates items being carried in and out of the store when appropriate
Ensures that the loads are safe, secure, and within Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations Prepares the store for business by organizing merchandise (e.g., straightening shelves), sweeping the aisles, and picking up trash and debris
Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection
Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of store and working areas
Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates
Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices
Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, iPhone, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, forklifts, pallet jacks, electric lifts, compacter baler, tool rentals)
To safely and efficiently move product throughout the store, obtaining certification for Counterbalance Forklift, Narrow Aisle Reach Truck and Order Picker is required for this role
In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned
Individual Contributor

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

About the company

Lowe’s grew from one small-town hardware store in North Carolina to one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. Then and now, we’re committed to helping homeowners, renters and pros improve their homes and businesses.

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