Lowe’s plans to hire thousands in SC, many jobs available in the Midlands

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One of the nation’s largest home improvement retailers has announced big plans to hire thousands of new employees across the country, including South Carolina and the Midlands.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced it is hiring more than 53,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its U.S. stores.

That number includes the 1,716 positions it is looking to fill in the Palmetto State, with hundreds of jobs to be filled in Lowe’s five Columbia-area locations.

The home improvement stores located in the Midlands include:

• Irmo Lowe’s, at 390 Harbison Blvd.
• Lexington Lowe’s, at 5412 Sunset Blvd.
• S.E. Lexington County Lowe’s, at 5570 Platt Springs Rd.
• West Columbia Lowe’s, at 2829 Augusta Rd.
• N.E. Columbia Lowe’s, at 7441 Two Notch Rd.

Seasonal positions include cashiers, lawn and garden associates, stockers, assemblers of outdoor products and loaders.

Part-time and full-time positions include service and support managers, customer service associates, cashiers, stockers and sales specialists.

Part-time and full-time employees are eligible for health and wellness benefits, incentive programs, 401(k), a discounted stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement, according to Lowe’s.

“When employees join Lowe’s, they are joining more than a Fortune 40 company,” chief human resources officer Jennifer Weber said in a news release. “They are joining a supportive network of caring, inspiring team members who are here to serve customers, communities and each other.”

To learn more about available positions in your area and apply online, visit Lowes.com/SpringHire. You can also apply at your local Lowe’s store.

This story was originally published January 25, 2018 at 7:26 PM with the headline "Lowe’s plans to hire thousands in SC, many jobs available in the Midlands."