Retail Store Specialist - (Customer Service/Merchandising) - Part Time-Shifts starting at 2PM to close and must have weekend availability!

Compensation for this opportunity is based on candidate experience and position Join our team! All associates receive a 30% discount! The compensation range for this opportunity is $15.75 - $16.75 Company Overview: 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. Your Everyday Perks & Protection:

• 30% Associate Discount: Enjoy exclusive savings on our amazing products!
• Wellbeing Time & Care.com Access: We support your personal well-being and

provide resources for your family's care needs. * Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with Sick Time Pay, Vacation, and Holiday Pay – because your time off is just as important as your time on! * Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Rest easy with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected. * Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Take control of your healthcare and dependent care costs with pre-tax savings. * Short-Term Disability: Receive income protection if you're unable to work due to a temporary illness or injury (For Full Time Associates). * Accolade Care: Personalized healthcare support and navigation to help you make the most of your benefits. Job Description: The Store Specialist role at OSJL plays a key role in creating a positive and engaging customer experience. This role handles customer service, processes complex point-of-sale transactions, and ensures the smooth operation and merchandising of assigned areas – all while adhering to Company policies and merchandising guidelines. The role also provides oversight of assigned associates and activities. Key Responsibilities: * Build lasting relationships by providing exceptional customer service through the T.R.E.A.T. model, fostering a welcoming environment. * Assist customers with inquiries, locate items, complete purchases, handle transactions accurately, and perform advanced point-of-sale functions. * Promote Company-wide customer initiatives (donations, loyalty programs, promotions). * Maintain visually appealing displays, restock assigned areas, and merchandise new items according to Company guidelines. * Train and coordinate assigned associates, manage breaks according to policy and regulations.

• Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to store leadership.
• Maintain a safe and organized environment for customers and associates

through proactive maintenance and cleaning. * Handle daily damages and returns according to established procedures. Qualifications: * Prior retail merchandising, customer service and/or cashier experience in other retail environments is preferred. * Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and good verbal and written communication skills are required. * Full-time associates in this role must have availability to work as needed by the business including nights and weekends. * Must be 18 years of age or older. Work Environment: * Work primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. This position requires extended periods of moving, remaining stationary, ascending, descending, and/or positioning oneself to complete various tasks throughout the shift. * Responsible for physical activities including using hand tools, ascending or descending a ladder, moving, reaching, and lifting on a frequent basis: should be able to lift 35 lbs on a regular basis.

• Overnight and weekend assignments may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform essential functions. Building Your Future & Beyond:

• Eligible for Referral Bonus: Help us find top talent and get rewarded for it!
• Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth and development by supporting

your continuing education (For Full Time Associates) * Profit Sharing Bonus: Share in our success and see the direct impact of your hard work.

• 401K: Secure your financial future with our retirement savings plan.
• OSJL Vacations & Various Discounts at Partner Companies: Unlock incredible

travel opportunities and savings on a wide range of goods and services! 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. Management 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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