Warehouse Associate Palletizer (1st shift)

External Ocean State Job Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health coverage

401K

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Store discounts

Lunch Fridays

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot in North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a Palletizer to build pallets to our safety and productivity standards, ensuring merchandise is prepared for shipment.

The role uses pallet jacks, RF scanners, wrapping machines, and requires accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to OSHA standards in a fast-paced DC. This full-time, first-shift position offers competitive PTO, health coverage, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and store discounts.

Qualifications

• Complete powered equipment training and attain license.
• Complete Splitting Area training and pass proficiency test.
• Operate powered equipment and obtain applicable license.
• Attention to detail and adherence to standards required.
• Learn to use an RF scanner and wrapping machine.
• Meet productivity, quality, safety, and attendance standards.

Responsibilities

• Build, stack, wrap, run, and sort pallets per standards.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Operate pallet jacks, RF scanners, and wrapping equipment.
• Complete RF scanning, consolidation, and documentation.
• Label and date merchandise with IDs and category numbers.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Team collaboration

Education

Powered Equipment Training Program

Splitting Area Training Program

RF scanner operation training

Tools

RF Scanner

Wrapping machine

Powered pallet jack

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on September 17, 2026

Locations

• North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA
• On-site
• Distribution Center
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 1STSH019531

Description

Company Overview:

Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or the “Company”) is a dynamic $850+ million general merchandise retailer with a strong foothold across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. With over 170 stores currently and ambitious plans to reach 180 locations, OSJL offers exciting opportunities for growth and contribution. We are an opportunity-driven retailer owning over 50% of our operating locations, totaling 8 million square feet, demonstrating our stability and long-term vision. At OSJL, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while driving positive change and a more responsible future for retail within our communities

Hours & Schedule: Monday - Friday (first shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30)

Job Summary:

The Palletizer role within the Distribution Center (DC) at Ocean State Job Lot (“OSJL” or “Company”) builds pallets in line with Company established standards of safety, quality, and productivity to ensure merchandise is accurately prepared for shipment. This role regularly uses pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and radio frequency (RF) scanners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with pallets through the entire cycle of activation, storage, and closing.
• Build, stack, wrap, run, and sort pallets according to established standards.
• Load and unload freight in an efficient and safe manner.
• Operate and inspect technology including walkie talkies and powered or manual pallet jacks.
• Complete RF scanning, consolidation, and documentation.
• Separate merchandise to different store groups or designated areas.
• Accurately label and date merchandise with identification number, packing slip information, and category number.

• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to meet or exceed area safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and OSHA standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to satisfactorily complete the Powered Equipment Training Program and attainment of license.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete the Splitting Area Training Program and pass the Splitting Area proficiency test.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment and achieve any applicable license.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to comply with established standards is required.
• Ability to learn to use a RF scanner and a wrapping machine.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The DC warehouse environment is characterized by temperature extremes, noise, movement of conveyors and equipment, and other conditions associated with the operation of a high volume distribution center.
• Should be able to lift and move 50 lbs of material on a regular basis.
• Should be able to bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head.
• Works primarily in the DC warehouse environment. Must be able to remain stationary and/or continually move for up to 10 - 12 hours per day.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

OSJL Featured Total Rewards & Perks:

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more.
• 401K Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Associate Store 30% Discounts
• Enjoy complimentary access to OSJL-owned vacation properties, along with discounted gym memberships and 30% off at OSJL affiliated restaurants.
• Free lunch Fridays

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. Leadership 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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The salary range for this position is between $14.75 to $15.75/hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

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