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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 manufacturers' overruns, overstocks and packaging changes, but also includes many areas where our buyers have determined that "holes" exist in the marketplace. We are constantly on the hunt for special deals, which allow us to offer quality brand name merchandise at closeout prices.
Value matters in every facet of the business; it 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 right direction.
As a stable, profitable company, we've built a business of over 170 stores while building careers at the same time. We will continue expanding our business, and with the company's growth, there's plenty of opportunity for professional growth at Ocean State Job Lot. We are committed to being a progressive company where we put people first. We value our diverse team of associates and continually seek opportunities to strengthen the communities we serve. We promote a positive work-life balance, offering many resources to help our associates with all aspects of their well-being. We also offer a flexible workplace that offers many hybrid roles throughout our corporate departments.
Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay equality pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Tech hiring commitment
Helping to train, hire and promote more technology workers
Career advancement program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
Social responsibility pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being
First job programs
Maintain entry-level hiring and career development programs to give people career starts
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