MOORESVILLE, N.C., Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the busiest
season for home improvement projects approaches, Lowe's Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: LOW) will host its second annual National Hiring Day to
hire more than 50,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal associates
across its more than 1,700 U.S. stores. Candidates can apply
in-person at Lowe's stores nationwide from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb.
13. They will have the opportunity to meet hiring managers,
speak with associates and some may receive on-the-spot offers.
"Lowe's is a great fit for individuals who thrive on serving
customers and want the benefits of working with one of the largest
retailers in the country while being in a close-knit team
environment," said Jennifer Weber,
Lowe's executive vice president, human resources. "Our National
Hiring Day approach has proven to be a successful path for many to
transition into careers with Lowe's. Last year, nearly 40 percent
of seasonal associates transitioned into permanent part-time and
full-time positions."
In-store seasonal positions, which typically support stores
between February and September, include cashiers, lawn and garden
associates, stockers and loaders. Lowe's seasonal associates
benefit from competitive pay and a 10 percent employee
discount.
Part-time and full-time positions are also available and include
department supervisors, customer service associates, cashiers,
stockers and sales specialists. Part-time and full-time associates
can take advantage of Lowe's health and wellness benefits, with
eligibility after 30 days of continuous service, 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. Full-time associates
are eligible for two weeks paid parental leave and 10 weeks
maternity leave for childbirth.
Lowe's provides leadership development and career advancement
opportunities at all levels to support associates and customers.
Lowe's currently employs more than 240,000 associates across its
U.S. stores, including 200 store managers who started as seasonal
employees. Lowe's is recognized by Viqtory as a 2019 Military
Friendly® Employer and Military
Friendly® Spouse Employer.
To learn more about available positions in your area, Lowe's
benefits or to apply online with any device, visit
jobs.lowes.com/spring-hire.
Market
|
Estimated Number
of Available Positions*
|
Atlanta
|
750
|
Baltimore
|
460
|
Boston-Providence-Hartford-Nashua
|
815
|
Charleston,
S.C.
|
410
|
Chicago
|
575
|
Cincinnati
|
570
|
Columbia,
S.C.
|
370
|
Columbus,
Ohio
|
440
|
Dallas-Fort
Worth
|
1,250
|
Denver
|
600
|
Detroit
|
615
|
Indianapolis
|
950
|
Los
Angeles
|
660
|
Midland-Odessa,
Texas
|
136
|
Nashville,
Tenn.
|
700
|
New York
|
1,740
|
Phoenix
|
415
|
Philadelphia
|
1,860
|
Pittsburgh
|
855
|
Portland,
Ore.
|
410
|
Raleigh-Durham,
N.C.
|
850
|
San
Antonio
|
400
|
San Diego
|
145
|
San
Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Calif.
|
265
|
Savannah,
Ga.
|
295
|
Seattle-Tacoma,
Wash.
|
865
|
St. Louis
|
505
|
Washington D.C. Metro
Area
|
1,320
|
Wilmington-Morehead
City-Surf City-Cape Carteret, N.C.
|
300
|
*Not all locations
have been posted. For the estimated number of positions in other
locations,
email PublicRelations@Lowes.com.
|
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, Canada and Mexico. With fiscal year 2017
sales of $68.6 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses
operate or service more than 2,240 home improvement and hardware
stores and employ over 310,000 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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