Operations Support Associate - Receiving Specialist

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. is hiring a Receiving Support Specialist to verify shortages and overages, receive, stock, and prepare goods for shipment to Lowe’s stores. You will handle loading, moving, and inspecting items with powered equipment where needed.

The role requires safety awareness, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with a team in a distribution environment. EOE and accommodations are available upon request.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety requirements and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or within a team.
• Proven on-the-job reliability and contribution in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, stock, and move goods within the distribution center.
• Identify shortages, overages, damages, or barcode issues and notify supervision.
• Load goods using hand tools or powered equipment for shipment to Lowe's stores.

Skills

Safety orientation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Power equipment operation

Job description

What You Will Do

Mon-Thursday 7:00am-5:30pm

The Receiving Support Specialist (RSS) is a support position for Receiving responsible for verifying any shortages and overages within the department. The RSS is tasked with receiving, processing, stocking, selecting, moving, and loading by hand or powered industrial equipment manufactured goods received by the distribution center in preparation for shipment to Lowe's retail stores. This position is also responsible for identifying any receiving issues, such as damages or barcode problems, and notifying supervisory personnel for resolution.

What We're Looking For

• Required to work a set schedule that may be changed/modified by management based on the needs of the facility.
• Requires availability to work morning, afternoon, nights, or weekends depending upon assigned shift and overtime based on the needs of the facility.
• Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
• Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

• Strong safety orientation and proven record of complying with safety requirements
• Demonstrated track record of consistent and reliable on-the-job contribution
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision or with a team

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Experience operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)
• Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
• Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Basic computer skills

Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, email [e-mail]

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.