Warehouse Specialty Associate

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Durham, NC, USA
Hybrid
Entry level
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Information Technology • Retail • Software • Analytics • App development
Curiosity wanted. Innovation required.​​​​​​​
The Role
Creates customized fabricated and painted products while maintaining safety and quality standards. Operates industrial saws, paint systems, tinters, and other powered equipment; labels, tags, and prepares orders for delivery; and supports picking, shipping, and other warehouse activities. Requires physical mobility, safe equipment operation, PPE use, and the ability to work independently or with a team in varied warehouse conditions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Your Impact
The Warehouse Specialty Associate is primarily responsible for executing customized services offered by the warehouse. Warehouse Specialty associates work in the areas of Fabrication and/or Paint and are responsible for handling product safely to ensure we provide white glove customer service through accurate fulfillment of orders.
What You Will Do
  • Maintain the highest safety standards while operating specialized equipment, including proper use of PPE and adherence to OSHA requirements.
  • Create custom products that meet our premium quality standards through expert fabrication and assembly.
  • Operate precision equipment skillfully - from industrial saws in fabrication to paint mixing systems and tinters.
  • Ensure accurate order fulfillment by properly labeling, tagging, and preparing customized products for delivery.
  • Meet or exceed performance expectations through efficient completion of specialized tasks.
  • Support warehouse operations by assisting with additional responsibilities such as picking, labeling, and shipping as needed.
  • Individual Contributor

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School or GED General Studies or trade school graduate
  • Less than 1 year Experience using a computer, including inputting, accessing, modifying, or outputting information.
  • Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.
  • Adherence to safety protocols, wearing necessary personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work in varying conditions, from extreme temperatures to noisy environments.
  • Strong safety orientation and ability to work independently or within a team.

Preferred Skills/Education
  • Experience operating powered equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck)
  • Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced working environment
  • Experience using spatial reasoning to position product effectively
  • 1-2 Years Experience in distribution center operations or previous warehouse experience
  • Experience using power tools and/or paint mixing equipment and software programs.

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma, GED, or trade school graduation
  • Less than one year of computer experience, including entering, accessing, modifying, or outputting information
  • Ability to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to work in extreme temperatures and noisy environments
  • Strong safety orientation and ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Experience operating powered equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, or yard trucks
  • Experience performing detail-oriented tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience using spatial reasoning to position products effectively
  • One to two years of distribution center or warehouse experience
  • Experience using power tools and/or paint mixing equipment and software programs

What the Team is Saying

Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4.25% when contributing 6% is highlighted, with participation generally available shortly after hire under plan rules. Feedback suggests this match meaningfully boosts long-term compensation for eligible associates.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount on shares for eligible associates. This provides accessible equity as a complement to wages and traditional benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Eligible full-time hourly and salaried associates can receive up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paid parental leave. Family-care resources and counseling further support dependents and caregivers.

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The Company
HQ: Mooresville, NC
300,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1921

What We Do

It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.

Why Work With Us

We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.

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