Ocean State Job Lot

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - $20/hr Part Time/Fulltime

Ocean State Job Lot  •  $20/hr  •  Massachusetts (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount!

The compensation for this opportunity is $20/hr

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” and “Company”) is a leading $850+ million general merchandise retailer operating over 150 stores in the Northeast and a $75+ million shopping center business with OSJL as the anchor tenant in over 50% of its centers. At OSJL, we are committed to providing exceptional value to our customers while championing positive change in our communities and inspiring a more responsible model for retail.

The Seasonal Peak Associate role at OSJL is a seasonal part-time or full time position that is responsible for processing and preparing receipts of merchandise, fixtures, and supplies within the assigned location. This role will also assist in moving, stocking, and replenishing merchandise on the sales floor and receiving areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow the Company’s freight management process when unloading.
  • Merchandise fixtures and other supplies from trucks before directing them to designated areas on the sales floor.
  • Prepare merchandise for the sales floor by removing it from packaging, verifying price information, and ticketing where necessary; process merchandise as directed and in accordance with Company procedures.
  • Perform ongoing recovery throughout a shift as needed, such as collect trash and compact cardboard.
  • Possess the ability to work independently and as a member of a team to accomplish assigned goals.
  • Operate a cash register as needed.
  • Recover receiving areas and sales floor prior to the end of each shift.

Qualifications:

  • Prior merchandise receiving, handling, and stocking experience in other retail or warehouse environments is preferred.
  • Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required.

Work Environment:

  • Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
  • Long periods of remaining stationary, moving, and positioning oneself to complete assigned tasks are required throughout the shift.
  • The conditions for performing all job functions will change according to the constraints of an individual store location. These will include a sales area, a stockroom/receiving area and a separate operations/office area, all of which may have varying conditions such as temperature, dust levels, and overall accessibility.
  • Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: Should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.

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Ocean State Job Lot

About Ocean State Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot is the Northeast's largest, privately held, closeout retail chain with over 170 stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic; approximately 5,600 associates; and annual sales exceeding $850 million. Since our founding in 1977, we've been helping shoppers buy a lot more of the useful things they need for a lot less of their hard-earned money. We sell an ever-changing array of household goods, apparel, pet supplies, kitchen pantry staples, and seasonal products (such as holiday, gardening, and pool supplies) at a fraction of their typical price.

Ocean State Job Lot is committed to being a progressive company where we put people first. We value our diverse team of associates and continually seek opportunities to strengthen the communities we serve. We promote a positive work-life balance, offering many resources to help our associates with all aspects of their well-being. We also offer a flexible workplace that offers many hybrid roles throughout our corporate departments.

The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation has a long history of philanthropic leadership, placing emphasis on assisting people in need, including children, veterans and military, those who are homeless, and those struggling with food insecurity; aiding animal rescues, shelters and welfare organizations; and providing support for healthcare programs and services.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Year Founded
1977
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