MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's is
looking for people with customer service experience who have a
passion for helping people love where they live. With a goal of
filling more than 53,000 jobs, Lowe's stores nationwide will open
their doors to candidates from 10 a.m. to 7
p.m. on Feb. 21 during the
company's first National Hiring Day.
Candidates interested in a full-time, part-time or seasonal role
can visit any of Lowe's 1,700-plus U.S. stores to participate in
open interviews and learn more about working at Lowe's. The event
is an opportunity to meet hiring managers, speak with associates
and enjoy behind-the-scenes tours in an open house atmosphere.
"Our employees are the heart of our business and make a
difference for the customers and communities we serve every day,"
said Jennifer Weber, Lowe's chief
human resources officer. "Lowe's is a great place to build a
career, and we're excited to host our largest-ever job fair to
introduce people to our culture. We're looking to hire
customer-centric and service-minded people who are passionate about
being a part of something bigger."
Those who can't make it to the open house can tune in to a
Facebook Live event on the Lowe's Careers channel at 2:15 p.m. EST on Feb.
21 to hear more from Weber about building a career at
Lowe's.
Recently named one of the top 10 most customer-engaged companies
by Forbes, Lowe's is hiring employees to serve customers and
communities during the busy spring and summer seasons. Seasonal
employees typically support stores between March and September.
Available roles include cashiers, lawn and garden associates,
loaders, stockers and assemblers of outdoor products. Lowe's
seasonal employees benefit from competitive pay, a 10 percent
employee discount and flexible hours, including the opportunity to
see their schedule 17 days in advance and swap shifts with others
as needed.
Lowe's employs nearly 250,000 people across its U.S. stores and
provides career advancement opportunities at all levels. Last year,
nearly 40 percent of Lowe's seasonal employees transitioned into
permanent part-time and full-time positions. Nearly 200 current
store managers started as seasonal employees.
Jordan McGee was 19 when she took
a seasonal job as a cashier in Gastonia,
N.C. Just four years later, she was promoted to assistant
store manager of sales in Clover,
S.C.
"Lowe's has supported me through my career journey by helping me
develop into a stronger leader. When I started, I was only 19, with
no management experience, so I've always had a mentor or someone
helping me, just giving me that encouragement in my ear," McGee
said. "If there's one word that describes Lowe's, I would say
'career,' just because you can come in and be whoever you want to
be. You have the potential to move all the way up through the
ranks, and they'll support you through that."
Lowe's also will hold open interviews and make conditional job
offers on the spot for part-time and full-time positions, including
service and support managers, cashiers, stockers and sales
specialists. Eligible part-time and full-time employees can take
advantage of Lowe's health and wellness benefits, incentive
programs, 401(k), a discounted stock purchase plan, tuition
reimbursement and flexible work schedules.
Earlier this month, Lowe's announced plans to enhance its
benefits, including expanded maternity and parental leave as well
as adoption assistance. Eligible full-time hourly and salaried U.S.
employees will qualify to receive:
- Ten weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid
parental leave.
- An adoption assistance benefit to cover up to $5,000 of expenses related to agency, legal and
other fees.
- Eligibility to enroll in health benefits sooner, as early as
the first of the month following 30 days of service.
To learn more about available jobs in your area, Lowe's benefits
or to apply online, visit Lowes.com/SpringHire. Applying takes just
20 minutes on average. To learn more about career opportunities,
and to hear directly from employees who transitioned from seasonal
roles into store management positions, visit Lowe's newsroom.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a
FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than
17 million customers a week in the United
States, Canada and
Mexico. With fiscal year 2016 sales of $65.0 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses
operate or service more than 2,370 home improvement and hardware
stores and employ over 290,000 people. Founded in 1946 and based in
Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports
the communities it serves through programs that focus on K-12
public education and community improvement projects. For more
information, visit Lowes.com.
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