Warehouse Associate II

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s is looking for a Warehouse Associate II in Raleigh, NC to support our Receiving department. You will operate power equipment, receive and stock purchase orders, verify items, and help with packing and delivery, working efficiently to ensure on-time processing.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or GED, 1–2 years in distribution/warehouse roles, and the physical ability to move and lift up to 40 pounds in varying conditions while maintaining safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School or GED General Studies or Trade School Graduate.
• 1-2 years experience in distribution center operations or warehouse work.
• Ability to move continuously, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.
• Adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Ability to work in varying conditions, from extreme temperatures to noisy environments.
• Strong safety orientation and ability to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Uses power equipment (e.g., forklift) to unload deliveries and store items.
• Receives purchase orders, checks for damage, and compares with invoices.
• Pulls products from shelves based on item number, size, color, and quantity.
• Packs and stages completed purchase orders for delivery.
• Verifies accuracy of picked items and staging for delivery.
• Meets or exceeds performance expectations for receiving tasks.
• Cross-trains in picking, pulling, labeling, shipping, and deliveries as assigned.
• Individual Contributor

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED General Studies or Trade School Graduate

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Yard truck operation

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
• Individual Contributor

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.

Pay Range: $18.90 - $23.10 per hour

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 our benefits page.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 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. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based inMooresville, 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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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