Treated well, questionable corporate leadership - Area Supervisor Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

3.0
18 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

30% employee discount, easy to get time off, good benefits, generally solid store level management, good work-life balance, encourages internal growth

Cons

Terrible "advanced scheduler" never gives enough labor for part timers, unrealistic expectations for working out freight, very disorganized, bad pay

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Ocean State Job Lot Response
7mo
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are pleased to hear you value the associate discount, benefits, and work-life balance. We recognize and appreciate your candid insight regarding corporate decision-making, pay, and operational planning—specifically relating to our labor scheduler and freight expectations. Critical information from experienced leaders like you is important to our continuous improvement efforts, and we will ensure this feedback is given the appropriate consideration. We appreciate your continued commitment to Ocean State Job Lot.

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5.0
17 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

good hours and nice coworkers

Cons

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1.0
7 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

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Cons

some of the management could be harsh on employees

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