Full Time - Merchandising Service Associate - Plant Service - Day

Customer Service




Provides SMART customer service at all times through the daily execution of Lowe's customer service policies, procedures and programs



Builds relationships with vendors by providing direction and checking to ensure merchandise resets are completed according to Lowe's specifications



Collaborates with the Merchandising Service team and Manager by communicating project priorities, schedule, and project needs (e.g., materials, supplies, time)



Although a majority of time of time will be spent in activities that do not involve the direct interaction with customers, the individual in this role is expected to engage with customers when the opportunity arises. This includes:



Understands customers' needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise



Engage with customers to understand his/her needs and assists in locating, demonstrating, selecting, carrying, and/or loading merchandise



Listens to and responds knowledgeably and promptly to customer and employee questions by taking them to areas of the store and walking them through projects when necessary



Demonstrates sincere appreciation to customers



Communicates information to customers regarding all stock, special order merchandise, feature benefits, application, and warranty information related to Lowe's programs




In-stock




Merchandises to plantogram, price, color block and places plants as they arrive



Fills plant racks onto plant tables per plantogram to grand opening ready standards



Identifies damaged or missing signage, displays, and collateral and orders replacements in accordance with merchandising standards and plantogram details



Updates/validates wayfinding and product location signage as well as digital maintenance of this information throughout the store



Ensures cross merchandise, side stack products, j-hooks and gravity feed bins are placed appropriately, helping to drive add-on sales



Assists with culling and pricing dead and distressed plants



Maintain a high level of communication and partnership with manager and red vest associates



Identify and communicate issues with quality, quantity and additional needs to Red Vest Outside Garden Manager and MSM



Adjusts fixtures, rotates stock, and displays products and support materials using power equipment (e.g., lifts, order pickers) per service expectations and processes




Clean and Safe Stores




Reviews, completes, and enters completion details (when, what, amount of time spent, taking and uploading photographs to confirm servicing completion, etc.) for all assigned service and maintenance tasks



Ensures all displays are safe and in working order and repaired/replaced as needed



Repairs/seals damaged packaging and boxes including peg-hook items



Removes all trash, moves cardboard boxes to the bailer and moves plastic wrap and other debris to the compactor



Replaces light bulbs and alerts the appropriate contact when additional maintenance issues are noted (lights out, painting, etc.)



Detects common signs of shoplifting, theft, and other security risks, and promptly communicates them to management and/or Asset Protection



Ensures compliance with housekeeping standards and programs (e.g., Zone Recovery) to maintain cleanliness and organization of Outside Garden and working areas



Maintains a safe and secure work environment, which may include conducting daily safety reviews, noting hazards, keeping aisles clear, and securing doors and gates



Adheres to all safety requirements relevant to one's regular job duties: top stock safety, reinstalling safety cables, use of aisle blockers, a tether line on power equipment, spotters, and safety devices



Operates store equipment as needed depending on one specific role and department (e.g., Zebra phone, telephone, paging system, copiers, fax machines, computers, CCTV surveillance system, key cutter, panel saw, paint mixer, flooring cutters, compacter baler)



In addition to the above responsibilities, this individual is held accountable for other duties as assigned




Minimum Qualifications




Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction)



Ability to work overnight and weekends



Ability to utilize web-based computer programs to accomplish assigned tasks




Preferred Qualifications




Education Level: High School or GED



Working knowledge of basic tools needed for the job (e.g., hand tools, drills, saws)



6 Months Live nursery experience or Lowe's sales floor experience



6 Months Experience performing product merchandising tasks including reading plantograms, setting up and tearing down displays



3 Months Experience operating power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment



Working knowledge of basic tools needed for the job (e.g., hand tools, drills, saws)






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.