Warehouse Associate Palletizer - 1st. Shift -

Ocean State Job Lot; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health coverage

401K

FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Store discounts

Vacation property access

Gym discounts

Free lunch Fridays

Job summary

Ocean State Job Lot is seeking a Palletizer for our Distribution Center in North Kingstown, RI. The role builds pallets to company standards, using pallet jacks and RF scanners, with a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday schedule.

The position requires training with powered equipment and the ability to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets. Proficiency in English is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Powered Equipment Training Program required
• Splitting Area Training Program required
• Operate powered industrial equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to standards
• English speaking with Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle pallets through activation, storage and closing cycles
• Build, stack, wrap, run, and sort pallets per standards
• Load/unload freight safely and efficiently
• Operate and inspect walkie talkies and pallet jacks
• Complete RF scanning, consolidation, and documentation
• Sort merchandise to store groups or designated areas
• Label and date merchandise with IDs and packing info
• Maintain clean, safe work area meeting safety standards
• Follow SOPs and OSHA standards

Skills

Effective Communicator

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Passionate

Tools

RF scanner

Wrapping machine

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 28, 2026

Locations

• North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA
• On-site
• Distribution Center
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 1STSH020300

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.

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.

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

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.
• English speaking, reading, and comprehension skills; bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to learn to use a RF scanner and a wrapping machine.
• Ability to meet area productivity, quality, safety, housekeeping, and attendance standards.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

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 $16.00 to $17.00 hour.

Salary varies depending on experience.

Qualifications

Behaviors

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

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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