Department Head (Current Employee), Wethersfield, CT – May 24, 2012
Pros: physically put me back in shape. its alot of work
Cons: unstable hours. working full-time on no benefits
On a typical day I walk the department and look for what need filling in and what space i can create to get items out onto the floor. I learned alot of responsibility considering that I am in charge of my own department. Management has its flaws but all have a goal of getting frieght out and improving sales. Co-workers are very helpful. Hardest part – more... is the constant change in schedule and lack of responsibility amongst some co-workers. Most enjoyable part is making enough money to take care of my family. – less
Company runs on fear and intimidation from the RMs all the way to the top
Store Manager (Former Employee), Various Locations – April 24, 2012
Pros: paid health insurance
Cons: too many to name..read my review
As a manager,you are required to typically work a 50-55 hour work week.Your store hourly budgets are constantly manipulated to ensure maximum profits to the owners at the sacrifice of the stores managerial team. If its felt by the upper management/owners that the store is somewhat behind,which is usually due to lack of budget,the management team is – more... told they MUST work 6 days until they are caught up.The company also permeates an US vs THEM atmosphere between the stores and the corporate office. There's not much worse than always feeling like you have to look over your shoulder or are in fear of losing your job.I truly regret having decided to take my career in the direction of this company and believe anyone that does will agree with me over time. – less
RECEIVER (Former Employee), Enfield, CT – April 16, 2012
Pros: no one bothers you
Receiving and storing product, stockroom maintenance and repair, unloading of product orders and verifying them based on the store order, forklift operation, maintaining an updated inventory, book-keeping, customer service, conflict resolution.
Department Head/Cashier (Former Employee), athol, MA. 01331 – November 30, 2011
Pros: n/a
Cons: n/a
OSJL was definately a great place to work when it comes to working with the public. They were really good about trying to get everyone the hours they needed and they also really did help try to set a schedule that will work for you if you are a parent or have other big responsibilities.
