Retail Customer Service Store Specialist - Part Time

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position, with a range of $14.75 - $15.75 per hour.

About the Company

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.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products.
• Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: Support for your personal well-being and resources for your family's care needs.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care costs.
• Short-Term Disability: Income protection for temporary illness or injury (for Full Time Associates).
• Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits.
• Referral Bonus: Eligible for bonuses when helping us find top talent.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continuing education (for Full Time Associates).
• Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.
• 401K: Retirement savings plan to secure your financial future.
• OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service through the T.R.E.A.T. model, fostering a welcoming environment.
• Assist customers with inquiries, locate items, complete purchases, handle transactions accurately, and perform advanced point-of-sale functions.
• Promote Company-wide customer initiatives (donations, loyalty programs, promotions).
• Maintain visually appealing displays, restock assigned areas, and merchandise new items according to Company guidelines.
• Train and coordinate assigned associates, manage breaks according to policy and regulations.
• Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to store leadership.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment for customers and associates through proactive maintenance and cleaning.
• Handle daily damages and returns according to established procedures.

Requirements

• Prior retail merchandising, customer service, and/or cashier experience in other retail environments is preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Full-time associates must have availability to work as needed by the business, including nights and weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Work Environment

Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift. Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis; should be able to lift 35 lbs regularly. Overnight and weekend assignments may be required. 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.