Warehouse Specialty Associate

Lowe's; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home improvement company as a Warehouse Specialty Associate, where your role is crucial in ensuring exceptional customer service through accurate order fulfillment. This position involves operating specialized equipment and creating high-quality custom products while adhering to safety protocols. As part of a dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of a well-respected organization. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers a chance to develop valuable skills and enjoy a range of comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Retirement account with company match

Education support programs

Employee Assistance Program

Lowe's Associate Discount

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Maternity and Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Business Travel Accident insurance

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered equipment like forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards while operating specialized equipment.
• Create custom products through expert fabrication and assembly.

Skills

Safety Protocols

Fabrication Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Graduate

Tools

Forklift

Power Tools

Paint Mixing Equipment

Job description

Your Impact

The Warehouse Specialty Associate is primarily responsible for executing customized services offered by the warehouse. Warehouse Specialty associates work in the areas of Fabrication and/or Paint and are responsible for handling product safely to ensure we provide white glove customer service through accurate fulfillment of orders.

What You Will Do

• Maintain the highest safety standards while operating specialized equipment, including proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA requirements.
• Create custom products that meet our premium quality standards through expert fabrication and assembly.
• Operate precision equipment skillfully – from industrial saws in fabrication to paint mixing systems and tinters.
• Ensure accurate order fulfillment by properly labeling, tagging, and preparing customized products for delivery.
• Meet or exceed performance expectations through efficient completion of specialized tasks.
• Support warehouse operations by assisting with additional responsibilities such as picking, labeling, and shipping as needed.
• Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED General Studies or trade school graduate
• Less than 1 year Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
• 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 powered 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
• 1-2 Years Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
• Experience using power tools and/or paint mixing equipment and software programs.

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: $19.15 - $23.35 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 https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

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.

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