Job Description

Receiver/Stocker Job Description – Lowe’s

Your Impact at Lowe’s

As a Receiver/Stocker, you play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and customer-ready store environment. Your responsibilities include accurately receiving freight, efficiently stocking shelves, and organizing merchandise, including top stock. You will be responsible for unloading deliveries, safely handling equipment and hazardous materials, and ensuring your work area is prepared for daily operations.

This is a physically demanding and fast-paced role that requires adherence to safe lifting practices and a strong attention to detail. You will spend the majority of your shift on your feet, with shifts potentially scheduled in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, or overnight, depending on the store’s needs. Additionally, you will be expected to assist customers and teammates with a friendly and professional attitude whenever support is required.

How We Support You

Lowe’s is committed to supporting your professional and personal goals, whether you are seeking a part-time position or a long-term career. As a Lowe’s associate, you will gain access to a range of benefits beyond competitive pay and flexible schedules:

• Health Insurance: Prioritize your well-being with multiple top-tier health insurance options.
• Tuition Assistance: Explore educational opportunities with Lowe’s tuition assistance program.
• Financial Future: Take charge of your financial future with a company-matching 401(k) and an optional Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Associate Discount: Gain extra savings with a 10% Associate Discount.
• Trade Skills Development: Learn new trade skills with our Track to the Trades program.

For detailed information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Your Day at Lowe’s

Your typical day involves keeping shelves stocked and backrooms organized. This includes unloading freight, moving products to the sales floor, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. You may also be called upon to assist customers in locating or loading products. Most shifts are physically active, and scheduling may include morning, evening, or overnight hours based on store needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Deliver SMART customer service by assisting customers, answering questions, and offering support during projects.
• Merchandise Stocking: Stock merchandise by unloading freight, down-stocking, organizing shelves, and setting up pallets.
• Store Operations Support: Support store operations by verifying deliveries, completing dock prep, and safely using equipment like pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe, clean environment by following proper procedures for hazardous materials, equipment use, and general housekeeping.
• Equipment Operation: Operate store equipment including scanners, Zebra phones, balers, and other tools as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Pitch in as a team player to complete other assigned tasks.

Additional responsibilities for Pro Fulfillment Stores include:

• Use the Orders App to pick and stage Flatbed Delivery orders.
• Load delivery orders, ensuring quality, accuracy, and safe loading practices.
• Rotate orders by delivery date and resolve customer order issues.
• Proactively communicate with customers to ensure delivery satisfaction.
• Execute Delivery Readiness best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 months Experience operating forklift/power equipment such as lifts, order pickers, and similar equipment.
• 6 months Experience in a warehouse performing inventory handling and stocking.

Lowe’s commitment to growth and teamwork extends to the community as well. To better equip our stores and serve our communities, we actively seek and encourage bilingual, military, and veteran talent to apply and join our team.

Travel Requirements

This role does not require regular travel, but occasional travel may be needed for meetings, training sessions, or to support nearby stores.

Working Conditions

Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.

Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 75 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 75 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches, and 130 distribution centers. 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.

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.