Walk-in Interviews Daily / From 10 am to 4 pm - Customer Service Associate

Roses Discount Stor; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Lots in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Part-Time Customer Service Associate to greet customers, help with selection of merchandise, and complete transactions at the POS with accuracy.

You will assist in unloading trucks, stocking shelves, recovering merchandise, and maintaining a clean store environment while ensuring customer safety.

Preferred candidates have retail or service experience and can work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Prefer completion of high school or equivalent.
• Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with merchandise selection.
• Process transactions and operate the POS system accurately.
• Help unload deliveries, stock shelves and maintain store cleanliness.
• Ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Walk-in Interviews Daily / From 10 am to 4 pm - Customer Service Associate

Job Category: Stores

Requisition Number: CUSTO012523

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Knoxville, TN 37918, USA

Description

Big Lots is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

Summary

As a Big Lots Customer Service Associate you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise. Other duties may include unloading trucks, processing freight, recovering merchandise and stocking shelves.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
• Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
• Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
• Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
• Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.

Position Requirements

Education

Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.

Experience

Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to regularly lift up to 50lbs from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability

Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills and Competencies

Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Working Conditions

• Retail store environment where extended periods of standing are required
• Retail store stockroom environment subject to fluctuations in temperature
• Frequent lifting and maneuvering of merchandise and displays.
• Exposure to dust and extreme temperatures while unloading trailers.
• Scheduled work hours may vary, to include evenings and weekends.
• Occasional use of ladders required.

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

High School or better.

Experience

Less than 2 years

Prior retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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