Warehouse Associate II

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

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate II to support Receiving by unloading deliveries, stocking goods, and ensuring accurate order fulfillment. You will pull, label, and stage items, verifying accuracy with invoices and packing lists in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Physical stamina, safety compliance, and the ability to operate power equipment like forklifts are essential. Candidates should have 1–2 years in DC operations and be adaptable to varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; basic safety training preferred.
• Physical fitness to move throughout the facility and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work with power equipment and in variable conditions.
• Commitment to safety protocols and teamwork in a fast-paced DC.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries with power equipment and store items in correct locations.
• Receive PO’s accurately; compare with invoices and packing lists.
• Pull products by item number, size, color and quantity requirements.
• Pack and stage completed orders for delivery; verify picked items.
• Meet or exceed receiving task performance and support cross-functional areas.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Adaptability

Education

High School or GED/Trade School

Tools

Forklift operation

Power equipment operation

Reach truck familiarity

Job description

Your Impact

The Warehouse Associate II is primarily responsible for working in our Receiving department, picking, pulling, receiving, labeling, and stocking purchase orders within the specified amount of time. The Warehouse Associate II is responsible for handling product safely and in accordance with best methods to maintain product quality.

What You Will Do

• Uses power equipment (e.g., forklift) to unload deliveries for trucks, organizing and storing received items in appropriate areas
• Efficiently and accurately receive purchase orders, checking for damaging and comparing purchase orders with invoices and/or packaging lists
• Accurately pulls products from warehouse shelves based on item number, size, color, and quantity requirements
• Packs and stages completed purchase orders for delivery
• Verifies accuracy of items picked from warehouse shelves and staged for delivery by other warehouse associates
• Achieves or exceeds performance expectations by completing all receiving tasks efficiently and effectively
• Trained and performs tasks in cross-functional areas, such as picking, pulling, labeling, shipping, and/or helping with deliveries, as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED General Studies or Trade School Graduate
• 1-2 Years Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.
• Adherence to safety protocols, wearing necessary personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in varying conditions, from extreme temperatures to noisy environments.
• Strong safety orientation and ability to work independently or within a team.

Preferred Skills/Education

• 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

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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 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.