MOORESVILLE, N.C., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced plans to hire more than 53,000
full-time, part-time and seasonal associates across its more than
1,700 U.S. stores this spring. Lowe's will roll out hiring events
in all store locations over the next three months by region to meet
the seasonal spring hiring needs across the country.
Lowe's stores in Florida,
Southern California and
Hawaii, as well as parts of
Arizona, Utah, Nevada,
Texas, Alabama and Georgia, where spring weather typically
arrives earliest, will host the first walk-in hiring events from
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan.
8. Candidates may receive on-the-spot offers during this open
interview process.
Lowe's will host additional hiring events at stores in the
remaining U.S. regions on Jan. 15,
Feb. 5, Feb.
19 and March 4. To search for
a hiring event near you, visit jobs.lowes.com/events.
"Spring is the busiest season for home improvement projects and
a great time to launch a new career at Lowe's," said Jennifer Weber, Lowe's executive vice president,
human resources. "As part of our strategy to better serve customers
and operate our stores more efficiently, these hiring events will
help us build the right teams at the right times across the U.S. to
meet customer demand as they plan for spring."
Available in-store seasonal positions include cashiers, lawn and
garden associates, stockers and loaders. All hourly associates are
eligible to participate in Lowe's quarterly bonus program. Lowe's
seasonal associates also benefit from competitive pay and a 10
percent employee discount. These seasonal positions typically
support stores through the summer. In 2019, approximately 50
percent of seasonal hires were converted to permanent
associates.
Full-time and part-time year-round positions are also available
and include department supervisors, cashiers, stockers, sales
specialists, pro customer service associates and merchandise
service associates. Full-time and part-time associates can take
advantage of Lowe's comprehensive health and wellness benefits,
incentive programs, 401(k), a discounted stock purchase plan,
tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time. Lowe's also offers
Track to the Trades, a company-funded certification program to help
part-time and full-time associates pursue careers in the skilled
trades, such as plumbing, electrical or HVAC.
Lowe's provides leadership development and career advancement
opportunities at all levels and has a strong track record of
promoting associates. Nearly 200 current store managers started as
seasonal associates. Lowe's has been named one of the most loved
brands in America and is a military friendly and equal opportunity
employer.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a
FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving more than
18 million customers a week in the United
States and Canada. With
fiscal year 2018 sales of $71.3
billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or
service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and
employ approximately 300,000 associates. Founded in 1946 and based
in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's
supports the communities it serves through programs focused on
creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next
generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit
Lowes.com.
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