Temporary Retail Store Associate - PM/Evening Shift,12:30PM- 9PM, Weekends required, NEW STORE OPENING, Prince Frederick, MD, $18.00/per hour!

Job Description

The Seasonal Peak Associate role at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL”) is a temporary seasonal position that supports a range of essential store operations, including register support, freight receiving, and product merchandising within designated areas.

• Provide exceptional service and build friendly rapport through exemplifying the T.R.E.A.T. model and fostering a welcoming environment.
• Operate a cash register efficiently, handle transactions accurately, and assist customers with product inquiries, item location, and purchases.
• Promote Company-wide customer initiatives like donations, loyalty programs, and special offers.
• Maintain accurate displays, restock assigned areas, and ensure OSJL merchandising standards are met.
• Unload deliveries according to Company processes, organize merchandise, and prepare it for the sales floor.
• Safely set up and move fixtures as needed.
• Collaborate effectively and independently to achieve goals, proactively communicating opportunities for improvement to store leadership.
• Understand, support, and implement safety protocols throughout the store.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and safe environment for customers and associates through regular cleaning and janitorial tasks.

Qualifications

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

Work Environment

• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential.
• This position requires constant extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and positioning oneself to complete various tasks 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, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• The compensation for this opportunity is $18.00 per hour.
• The available shifts for this position are 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
• Weekends required for this position.

Benefits

• All associates receive 30% discount.

Company Overview

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL”) 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.