Lowe's Store

Check Out Cashier

May 2019 • Kentwood, MI

What I liked

I love the work environment, everyone who works there is very knowledgeable and caring. I love being a part of this staff.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Cashier

May 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

The people; coworkers are supportive and caring; pays my bills and then some.

What I wish was different

Cashiering doesn't present a challenge to me at all. It is a very "dry" job. I like to be presented with something that makes me have to think about a solution and troubleshoot to get to it.

Advice

Make sure you're ok with standing around for hours on end without the ability to walk more that 15 feet from your register.

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Cashier

May - August 2019 • Bryant, AR

What I liked

What I wish was different

The hours were not consistent, so I wish I had a more regular schedule.

Advice

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Fulfillment Clerk

June - August 2018 • Muskegon, MI

What I liked

I only worked the weekends, but the hourly wage was enough for me. I really enjoyed working with my co-workers; we were really a big happy family.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I asolutely loved working there.

Advice

If you do not mind being on your feet for 6-8 hours straight, then this position is for you.

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Unloading Associate

August 2017 - October 2018 • Tigard, OR

What I liked

Improving my communication skills, being more active and higher pay.

What I wish was different

I wish that the store where I worked would have been closer to campus since the commute between Portland and Tigard didn't work out very well.

Advice

One piece of advice I would share is to think outside the box.

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Night Stocker

May - July 2018 • Albuquerque, NM

What I liked

My coworkers were very productive, which encouraged me to do the same. My crew manager was very friendly and did everything he could to boost morale and make sure everything was moving smoothly. Since the store was empty, I was also allowed to bring my speaker and play music to keep me happy while I worked.

What I wish was different

I was a seasonal worker and was planning to work until a week before going back to college, but the end date for seasonal workers was one month before I planned. Two different managers that contributed to my hiring failed to inform me of this, so I didn't get to work for several weeks before coming back to school.

Advice

Since I did the night shift, I would say to try to adjust your sleep schedule at least one week in advance from your start date.

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flooring csa

October 2017 • Northfield, OH

What I liked

It is a layed back atmosphere with above average pay

What I wish was different

The amount of contradictions received from management

Advice

The customer is never right

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Queensbury, NY

What I liked

My coworkers

What I wish was different

Advice

If you're a new cashier somewhere, make sure you go around the store once or twice just to have a vague idea where things are. That's the number one thing customers will ask you.

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Customer Service Representative

June - August 2018 • Pocatello, ID

What I liked

What I wish was different

Scheduling and requesting time off

Advice

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customer service associate

July 2016 • Pensacola, FL

What I liked

Great leadership, and other associate are helpful

What I wish was different

it gets incredibly busy and sometimes help is sparse

Advice

Always take advantage of asking the veteran employees questions these are people who can teach you the most

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Customer Service Loader

May - August 2018 • Westminster, CO

What I liked

Good management. Low Stress environment. Hour long lunches

What I wish was different

Higher pay. Work in recieving instead for similar labor

Advice

Its mostly pushing carts

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Sales associate

May - August 2018 • Chesterfield, MO

What I liked

The hours were flexible and work was diverse and applicable to other positions.

What I wish was different

I wish my hours weren't cut short due to budget cuts.

Advice

Try to get a position in lawn and garden if possible

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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Plainfield Township, MI

What I liked

At work, employees were almost always busy. There would be some dead time between rushes, but not too much. The other employees, supervisors, and managers were positive and kind, so the atmosphere was healthy. Also, the company provides plenty of breaks to its employees, so you are able to get away from the fast pace for a little bit during the work day. The supervisors also try to tailor schedules to their employees' preference for short or long shifts.

What I wish was different

Sometimes the technology was a little challenging to work with, i.e. the self-checkout machines, the pinpads, and the older point of sale program on the computers used to complete the transaction. Sometimes these would go out.

Advice

Remember this is retail--there are always going to be upset customers even if you did everything right, and sometimes you are just not going to know all the answers, especially as a new employee. Always remember to ask for help from other coworkers, but know that in retail rush-hour situations, others may be busy as well. Do everything in your power to assist, but be patient with yourself and customers.

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Customer Service Associate OSLG

April 2016 • Howell, MI

What I liked

Being outside, having a hard working staff, friendly customers and co-workers. Being a Ken to do manual labor and driving fork lifts.

What I wish was different

The organization and communications between management.

Advice

Even if you aren’t sure about the work experience still try it out anyway. I ended up in the garden center at the Howell Lowe’s for three summers.

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Fulfillment Specialist

June - August 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Friendly work environment, constantly active

What I wish was different

More employees covering various parts of the store

Advice

Expect to be constantly active throughout every work day.

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Customer service associate

September 2017 - June 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I liked the laid back environment. The dress code was relaxed and it felt like a family.

What I wish was different

I wish when employees went above and beyond that they were recognized more for it. I also think that tasks for the day should be allocated better.

Advice

I think that it is a job that you get back what you put in. If you show up everyday with a good attitude ready and willing to work everything should go smoothly.

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Customer Service Associate

July - August 2018 • Portland, ME

What I liked

The down time when there wasn't 5 people requiring assistance either over the phone or in front of the counter while we were understaffed.

What I wish was different

The times when there were 5+ people requiring assistance either over the phone or in front of the counter while we were understaffed.

Advice

Apply for many jobs prior to the start of the summer.

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Sales associate

May 2018 • Lehi, UT

What I liked

I liked the people and how much I learned working there with guys who have been in the Buisness for years.

What I wish was different

More staff.

Advice

Get the job. And make yourself as valuable as possible to the management.

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Check Out Cashier

May - August 2018 • Brighton, CO

What I liked

I loved the employees and their different personalities and how welcoming they are to everyone. Not only do they help the customers find what they need but build not only professional relationships but create friendships with the customers .