About the Role
The Seasonal Peak Associate role is a temporary seasonal position responsible for supporting essential store operations, including register support, freight receiving, and product merchandising, contributing to a positive customer experience and efficient store operations in a fast-paced, dynamic environment during peak seasons and new store openings.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional service and build friendly rapport 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.
- Safely set up and move fixtures as needed.
- 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.
Requirements
- Basic math and reading skills are required.
- Legible handwriting as well as good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash register operation
- Merchandising
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocol implementation
- Cleaning and janitorial tasks
- Hand tool usage
- Ladder usage
Location
- Northeast
Work Type
- Temporary
- Seasonal
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- $16 Per Hour
Benefits
- 30% Associate Discount
- Earned Sick Time
About the Company
- 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.
