Ocean State Job Lot is New England's "Home of Adventure Shopping".
Millions of Job Lot customers enjoy hunting for quality brand name merchandise at closeout prices.
Ocean State Job Lot opened for business in 1977 as a single store
operation in North Kingstown, RI. The idea was to sell brand name, first
quality products at closeout prices. We understood that people work hard
for their money. Our job was to deliver the best values possible. That was the idea then and that's still our goal today. Although we are known as a
closeout company, we prefer to think of ourselves as opportunistic
merchants. Our merchandise selection not only consists of a variety of
manufacturer's overruns, overstocks and packaging changes, but also includes areas where our buyers have determined that "holes" exist in the marketplace. We are constantly on the hunt for opportunistic purchases, which allow us to offer quality closeouts at bargain prices.
Value matters in every aspect of our business; value is central to our corporate culture. Yet as we've grown, we've come to understand that our most important assets are our associates.
Long-term success requires a mutual team approach. When associates take pride in what they do, and are proud to be part of our business family, our company is moving in the proper direction.
We are committed to maintaining an issue-free workplace where associates and managers can work together to achieve solutions and meet company objectives. We believe our Open-Door
Policy benefits associates and managers by fostering open dialogue without the intervention of any external party.
Besides our obligation to pay our Associates, Ocean State Job Lot is one of the few companies in the US to share profits with every employee in the form of a bonus or a Profit Participation Plan.
Our Employee Discount program of Everyday 20%, sometimes 30% and a newly instituted occasional 40% off has been a huge hit.
Ocean State Job Lot is a stable and growing company. We've built a business of over 100 stores while building careers at the same time. We will continue growing our business in the New England marketplace. With store growth, there's plenty of opportunity for professional growth at OSJL. Store Managers and Assistant Managers, middle level supervisors and associates all have the opportunity to enjoy a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment with promotions to all
levels! In addition, many positions have been created in our Warehouse and Distribution facilities along with the need for high quality professionals in our Corporate Headquarters. If you're looking for a career in retail, and have energy, enthusiasm, and a quality work ethic, we are a perfect fit for each other!