New Store Retail Associate

New Store Retail Associate

Now Hiring for our New Store in Emporia, KS!

Join our team and live the Ollie-tude! : (Ollie's Core Values)

BE A TEAM PLAYER - Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.

BE CARING - How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?

BE VALUE OBSESSED - Live the "good stuff cheap" mindset.

BE COMMITTED - Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.

BE GROWING - How do we get better every day?

BE REAL - Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Ollie's Associate Benefits:

20% employee discount

Flexible Schedule

Strong career growth & talent development culture.

Position Overview:

The New Store Retail Associate supports the setup, preparation, and opening of new store locations. This role focuses on merchandising, stocking, fixture setup, and overall store readiness, with customer service and store operations support as the store opens. This role plays an important part in the successful launch of the store and helps establish a strong foundation for ongoing operations.

This position is aligned to the store opening phase, with opportunities to be considered for ongoing store roles based on business needs and individual performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist with setting up and preparing a new store location prior to opening.

Unload, organize, and stock merchandise throughout the store.

Assemble, move, adjust fixtures, shelving, and product displays.

Set and maintain signage, pricing, and promotional materials.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized sales floor, stockroom, and work areas.

Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner once the store opens.

Accurately and efficiently operate the register as needed.

Support merchandising, recovery, and ongoing store maintenance.

Communicate customer needs or operational issues to store leadership.

Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Must have a positive attitude and the ability to interact well with customers and Associates.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods.

Ability to bend and twist frequently.

Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.

Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.

Ability to squat, kneel, balance, and climb ladders occasionally.

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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