Retail Store Associate - Part Time

Ocean-State-Job-Lot; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% employee discount

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Store Associate to enhance the customer experience. This role operates a cash register, assists customers, and keeps shelves stocked and visually appealing.

You will unload deliveries, follow company policies, and contribute to efficient store operations while promoting loyalty programs and donations. You will work with the team to maintain safety and a clean, organized store.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Legible handwriting as well as good verbal and written communication are required.
• Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard potential; repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Build friendly rapport and provide exceptional service through the T.R.E.A.T. model.
• Operate a cash register, handle transactions, and assist customers with product inquiries and purchases.
• Promote loyalty programs and donations.
• Maintain displays, restock areas, and ensure merchandising standards are met.
• Unload deliveries and prepare merchandise for the sales floor.
• Collaborate with team and communicate improvement opportunities to store leadership.
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a safe environment for customers and associates.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Legible handwriting

Safety awareness

Job description

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position

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

The compensation range for this opportunity is $15.00-$15.75

Company Overview:

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.

Job Description:

The Store Associate role at OSJL plays a vital part in our customer experience. This role operates a cash register, assists customer needs, and keeps shelves stocked and visually appealing. The role also contributes to efficient operations by unloading and processing deliveries according to Company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build friendly rapport and provide exceptional service 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.
• 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:

• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• Legible handwriting as well as good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• 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.
• 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.

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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