What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Clerk position at Lowe's?
Your Impact at Lowe's
Within our transportation team, you play a key role in making sure trailers are checked in and released from the yard. As part of a team dedicated to delivering excellence in supply chain operations, your work directly affects our success in achieving our mission.
How We Support You
As an industry leader, we invest in the people and technology needed to grow and win as a team.
Culture of Belonging: Our teams enjoy a positive work environment where leaders support and respect you, and associates genuinely appreciate each other.- Financial Future: We invest in you – own part of the company with our optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or participate in our matching 401k plan.
- Bonus Potential: When we win, you win. We award front line workers discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses when we succeed.
- Health and Wellbeing: We offer paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time, as well as access to top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance.
For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
Your Day at Lowe's
As a transportation Team Member, you'll build a range of skills and play a crucial role in ensuring that our stores, customers, and communities receive the products they need. You will be expected to consistently perform your tasks efficiently and work with others as part of a team. In addition, all team members are expected to follow safety regulations and procedures.
Transportation Team Members work in the visitors center and are responsible for managing inbound and outbound freight.
Key Responsibilities
- Checking in and releasing trailers.
- Yard Management.
- Perform tasks in various areas as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
- Conduct safety inspections of equipment and adhere to safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Team members may work evening, overnight, and weekend shifts, with voluntary and scheduled overtime as needed (additional pay for overtime).
- Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 70 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 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
Compensation & Benefits | Lowe's Careers
Explore our comprehensive benefits package and see how we invest in you. Learn about Lowe's health benefits, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and more.
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.
