Stock & Receiving Specialist — Fast-Paced Warehouse

Lowe's; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Tuition assistance program

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

10% Associate Discount

Track to the Trades program

Job summary

Lowe's is hiring a Receiver/Stocker in Ames, IA. You will help keep the store clean, safe, and ready for customers by receiving freight, stocking shelves, and organizing merchandise and top stock.

You will unload deliveries, handle equipment safely, and prep your area for daily success while rotating shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or overnight as needed. This role is physical and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 3 months Experience operating forklift/power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment
• 6 months Experience in a warehouse performing inventory handling and stocking

Responsibilities

• Deliver SMART customer service by assisting customers, answering questions, and offering support during projects
• Stock merchandise by unloading freight, down-stocking, organizing shelves, and setting up pallets
• Support store operations by verifying deliveries, completing dock prep, and using equipment like pallet jacks and forklifts
• Maintain a safe, clean environment by following proper procedures for hazardous materials, equipment use, and housekeeping
• Operate store equipment including scanners, Zebra phones, balers, and other tools as needed
• Pitch in as a team player to complete other assigned tasks.
• Load delivery orders, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safe loading practices
• Rotate orders by delivery date and resolve customer order issues
• Proactively communicate with customers to ensure delivery satisfaction
• Execute Delivery Readiness best practices

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Lowe's is hiring a Receiver/Stocker in Ames, IA. You will help keep the store clean, safe, and ready for customers by receiving freight, stocking shelves, and organizing merchandise and top stock.

You will unload deliveries, handle equipment safely, and prep your area for daily success while rotating shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, or overnight as needed. This role is physical and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, teamwork, and excellent customer service.