Job Description

Your Impact

The Market Delivery Warehouse Associate plays a vital role in supporting last-mile delivery operations by managing the accurate handling, movement, and inventory of inbound and outbound shipments. This role ensures seamless collaboration between internal teams, external vendors, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners. Key tasks include processing returns, managing inventory systems, staging deliveries, performing product assembly, and maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Unload and receive inbound shipments from distribution centers and vendors (appliances, grills, OPE, etc.)
• Stage next-day and future delivery items from or for external delivery teams (XDT)
• Load and ship outbound freight to DCs and reverse vendors (e.g., Outlet, Liquidity)
• Complete product assembly and conduct pre-delivery inspections
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Operate recycling equipment (e.g., balers, trash compactors) and participate in sustainability programs
• Perform daily inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, audits, adjustments, and inventory reporting
• Manage all functions in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), including scanning, dispatching, and validation
• Generate and monitor reports, including RTM worklists and damaged-on-hand reports
• Utilize systems such as MS Office, Blue Yonder, and My Red Vest to support inventory accuracy and logistics coordination
• Execute the Return to Manufacturer (RTM) program, ensuring accurate documentation, vendor communication, and credit processing
• Process and disposition damaged, discontinued, defective, special order, and canceled merchandise
• Secure return authorizations from vendors and submit credits for customer-returned items
• Communicate regularly with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to address and resolve delivery claims
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with vendors, liquidation partners, BDC, and outlet teams
• Resolve customer and cargo issues, and ensure claims are updated in Lowe’s systems

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in distribution center operations or warehouse settings.
• Proficiency in operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck).
• Detail-oriented with experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math, reading comprehension, and computer skills.
• Spatial reasoning for effective product positioning.

Schedule Requirements

• Available to work a set schedule that may be changed by management based on the facility's needs.
• May be asked to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends based on the facility's needs.

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 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 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® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 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 and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com

Pay Range: $20.20 - $24.90 per hour

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.

Associate Benefits (https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/joining-our-team)

• Working at one of the largest retail companies has its perks. We offer exceptional benefits and wellness programs for eligible full-time and part-time associates, tailored for many different lifestyles. Our benefits range from health, vision and dental insurance to paid vacation, tuition assistance and parental and family-building benefits. Plus, we offer learning and development opportunities to help our associates grow their skills and achieve their goals.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 401(k) Retirement account with company match
• Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
• Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
• Business Travel Accident insurance
• Maternity and Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
• Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe’s is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. 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.