Does Ocean State Job Lot pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ocean State Job Lot employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ocean State Job Lot. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ocean State Job Lot?

40% of Ocean State Job Lot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ocean State Job Lot 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ocean State Job Lot?

Sales Associate (90) , Front End Supervisor (65) , Department Head (30) , Store Team Leader (29) , Sales Associate/Cashier (27) , Store Manager (26) , Area Supervisor (23) , Cashier (22) , Area Team Leader (18) , Assistant Manager (18) , Field Merchandiser (17) , Operations Supervisor (15) , Retail Sales Associate (12) , Manager (9) , Stock Associate (9)

What are the pros of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and always new jobs being offered to existing associates" ((in 71 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 46 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 45 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 35 reviews)); "We are rapidly expanding and the opportunities are endless with this terrific organization." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 56 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 32 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 16 reviews)); "Short breaks poor management" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ocean State Job Lot in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ocean State Job Lot locations?

North Kingstown , Boston , Providence , Warwick , Salem , South Plainfield , Ballston Spa , Clifton Park , New York , Manchester , Berlin , Valatie , Centereach , Poughkeepsie , Concord , Bristol , Cranston , Woonsocket , Medway , Wareham , Weymouth , Southwick , East Northport , North Babylon , Bennington , Rochester , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

37% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 932 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ocean State Job Lot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

932 reviews

1.0

Jul 30, 2023

Don’t Believe All the Awards OSJL Has Won

Store team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The schedule allows for flexibility.

Cons

Logistics, allocation, aisles become blocked with wrapped pallets of freight, unsafe environment. Freight doesn’t stop coming. Corporate does not listen to freight concerns. Overworked. Given a choice between staying late or go home to your family but there really isn’t a choice. No support at the store level. Most District Team Leaders don’t care to know what Store Team Leaders obstacles are during the week. It’s always “get it done, find a way”. Not a healthy environment.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience with us. We understand that the logistics and allocation of freight can be a challenge, and we are working to improve this process. Additionally, you can reach out to Director of Operations Paul Cox at p.cox@osjl.com or HRBP Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com to share ways to improve our processes. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve, please do not hesitate to share them with us. Thank you again for your feedback. We are committed to creating a healthy environment for our associates, and we appreciate your feedback as we work to improve our processes.

1.0

Jul 29, 2023

Not what they seem

Area team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits , limited store hours , people

Cons

Fake posers , not employee friendly , inconsistent direction , unrealistic work expectations of

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience with us. We would like an opportunity to learn more and address some of the concerns you have brought forward. Please reach out to Director of Operations Paul Cox at p.cox@osjl.com or HRBP Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can better understand your experience.

4.0

Jul 18, 2023

Na

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company does a lot for the community

Cons

Difficult to move uo in the company once you are in a store leadership position.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience with us. We believe in Growth is one of our top values. We have an annual goal to improve the number of internal promotions each year. What we first recommend is a conversation with your supervisor to understand strengths and development needs. We recommend an Internal Development Plan to work on the competencies that will improve readiness to succeed in then next leadership role. If you would like to discuss your interest and take a deeper dive into recommended next steps please email HRBP Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can set up some time to meet.

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