Company policies are iffy, but a decent experience overall - Cashier Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

4.0
21 Dec 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fairly decent pay (a dollar over minimum wage in my area), have very little problem getting the days off I need, decent length shifts and a fairly steady schedule, job is not too stressful

Cons

POS systems are over 20 years old and barely work, breaks times are far too short (10 minutes, but this includes walking to/from break room when customers can still approach you, often making the break hardly 7 or 8 minutes), doesn't hire for full-time or give any benefits to part-time employees

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5.0
30 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You don't experience many of the retail horror stories you would at larger chains. Management was reasonably flexible with scheduling and always took our side during customer disputes. 30% discount nice bonus too (40% on some days)

Cons

None that I can think of

1.0
31 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Health Insurance, 30% discount great co workers

Cons

Micro managing from corporate, beyond awful workload, skeleton crew

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback. We always look for areas where we can improve and would be happy to discuss this further with you. Please reach out to Tom McMullen Director of Human Resources at t.mcmullen@osjl.com
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