Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate- Part-Time

External Ocean State Job Lot; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30% discount for associates

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in Wethersfield, CT, is seeking a Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate for part-time, on-site duties. You will process and prepare receipts, stock merchandise, assist in replenishment, and support receiving areas. A 30% employee discount applies to associates.

The role involves lifting up to 35 lbs, operating a cash register as needed, and working both independently and as part of a team to achieve goals. This is a seasonal opportunity at OSJL locations.

Qualifications

• Prior merchandise receiving, handling and stocking experience preferred.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs regularly and work in a climate controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload freight following company freight management process.
• Merchandise fixtures and supplies from trucks to designated areas.
• Prepare merchandise for floor: unpack, verify price, ticket as needed.
• Perform ongoing recovery, collect trash and compact cardboard.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet goals.
• Operate a cash register as needed.
• Recover receiving areas and sales floor before shift end.

Skills

Merchandise Receiving

Stocking

Communication Skills

Manual Lifting

Job description

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate- Part-Time

• Posted on October 6, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA

• On-site


• Part-Time


• Requisition #: TEMPL020026

Description

Join our Team! All associates receive 30% discount!

The compensation for this opportunity is $17 Per Hour

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 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 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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