Ankeny Part-Time Job:Part-time Yard Team Member | Part Time Job
Local Part-Time Job Overview: Ankeny
Role Essentials
- Job Title: Part-time Yard Team Member – Flexible Part-Time Role
- Posted: Recently listed part-time job.
- Based in: Ankeny, IA (a central Ankeny location)
- Company: Lowe's Companies, Inc.
- Experience: Entry-level friendly, with training in Ankeny.
- This part-time role in Ankeny is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Lowe's Companies, Inc. part-time team in Ankeny, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working part-time in Ankeny, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Part-Time Salary: $16-$19/Hour (approx. $20.9k/Year)
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling to fit your personal or study commitments.
- A supportive local team and part-time friendly culture in Ankeny.
Responsibilities
- This part-time position centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Ankeny.
Build a Better Outdoor Experience
About Lowe's
We believe that walking into a Lowe's yard should feel organized, safe, and ready for action. Our mission is to ensure that our outdoor operations are visually stunning, fully stocked, and easy for Pro customers to navigate. The Part-Time Yard Team Member is the heartbeat of the exterior sales floor. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Lowe's, you are joining a dedicated team defined by a passion for heavy materials merchandising and outdoor organization.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking energetic, detail-oriented, and physically robust individuals to join our outdoor operations team. As an entry-level Yard Team Member, you will be trained to become a master of lumber placement, block stacking, and equipment operation. You will serve as an outdoor ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and hospitality that sets Lowe's apart in the home improvement industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who love working outside and seeing the immediate results of their hard work.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Aisle Maintenance (Zoning): Execute continuous visual recovery in the lumber canopy, pulling warped wood, re-stacking concrete blocks, and ensuring pricing labels are accurate.
- Freight Processing: Unload daily flatbed truck deliveries and push heavy merchandise to the yard efficiently, utilizing specialized reach equipment safely.
- Customer Interaction: Proactively approach browsing contractors to offer assistance, manually load heavy items into their trucks, and tie down loads securely.
- Inventory Accuracy: Utilize rigorous training to perform outdoor location audits, identifying damaged weather-exposed goods and processing them for markdown or disposal.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We ensure our yard experts are rewarded for their dedication:
- Salary: Competitive part-time base wage of $16.00 to $19.00 per hour.
- Bonus Potential: Earn semi-annual bonuses when the store achieves its designated financial targets.
- Exclusive Discounts: 10% employee discount across the store to support your personal home projects.
- Health Coverage: Access to part-time health, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (mandatory for outdoor forklift certification).
- No prior retail or merchandising experience is required—we train you on all systems and equipment.
- Must possess an excellent eye for detail and the physical stamina to walk on concrete, bend, and lift up to 60 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
- Comfortable working entirely outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Yard Team Member | Part Time Job position pay at Lowe's Companies, Inc.?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ankeny.
Where is this Yard Team Member | Part Time Job job located?
This position is based in Ankeny, IA. Check the job details for the exact work location and nearest site within Ankeny.
Can I work this part-time Yard Team Member | Part Time Job job around another job or schedule?
Yes. This is a part-time role — typically around 15 to 30 hours per week — and Lowe's Companies, Inc. offers flexible scheduling with shifts across mornings, evenings, and weekends. Many people work it as a second job or to earn extra income around a full-time job, school, or family. Share your availability when you apply.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Lowe's Companies, Inc. provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Yard Team Member | Part Time Job job?
No prior experience is required. Lowe's Companies, Inc. provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Yard Team Member | Part Time Job role?
Part-time roles at Lowe's Companies, Inc. typically run about 15 to 30 hours per week, usually in 4- to 6-hour shifts you can often pick around your availability. Exact hours depend on the location's needs and the days and times you can work.
