Front End Specialist 1 Part Time

Ollie's Bargain Outlet; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 23,680 - 25,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Associate discount

Vast array of voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is seeking a Front End Specialist in Waterford, CT. This role focuses on customer service, store appearance, and merchandising. Key responsibilities include operating the cash register, greeting customers, and assisting with store operations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a positive attitude, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include a 20% associate discount and a variety of voluntary benefits. Join a team committed to core values such as teamwork and dedication.

Qualifications

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the cash register.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions to drive sales.
• Support donation programs year-round.
• Assist with receiving the truck and pricing items.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

397 Waterford, CT, 117 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, USA

• Pay or shift range: $17.19 USD to $18.19 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

Join our team and live the Ollie‑tude!: (Ollie’s Core Values)

• BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
• BE VALUE OBSESSED - Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• BE COMMITTED - Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• BE GROWING - How do we get better every day?
• BE REAL - Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.
• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases;
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.

Position Overview:

The Front End Specialist assists customers and helps to maintain the store appearance. They are responsible for all aspects of customer service, merchandising, and store maintenance, with primary focus on the front end of store operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Greet and acknowledge every customer as they enter and exit the store and as they approach the front end.
• Accurately and efficiently operate the cash register.
• Be knowledgeable of current promotions and advertisements to answer customer questions and drive sales.
• Support Ollie’s Army and other donation programs year‑round.
• Assist with receiving the truck, pricing items, merchandising product, and recovering the store.
• Maintain the store appearance and complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.
• A positive attitude and team player who wants to engage and serve customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a safe manner.

This pay represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. Actual associate pay will be based on work location, position, experience, skill level, qualifications and other relevant factors. Associate will not be compensated below the minimum wage for the specific location where the individual has applied in accordance with city, county, and state requirements.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.