Part-time Retail - Early Morning

Overview

The Retail Employee / Project Specialist Early Morning shifts is responsible for performing a range of duties that ensures our customers have an amazing experience whether shopping in our store or picking up an order.

• Requires early morning shifts starting between 5 am and 6 am.
• Earns a $2 per hour differential for shifts that begin between 5 am and 7 am, performed unloading trucks and merchandising the store prior to opening.
• Additional shifts may be available for order processing, registers and sales, including daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

• Work merchandise processing during early morning or evenings, unloading trucks, lifting boxes, merchandising products, climbing ladders, and working at a safe but fast pace.
• Welcome and greet all customers as Host in the front entrance or throughout the store.
• Connect with customers suggesting solutions to their organizational challenges.
• Design and sell custom closets and other storage and organization solutions.
• Serve as a register person with strong focus on providing a great customer experience during checkout.
• Introduce and enroll customers in our rewards program.
• Maintain the sales floor – keeping shelves full and presented according to brand standards.
• Support carryout to customers’ cars whether through curbside or in the parking lot/garages.
• Assist with cleaning routines around the store – including dusting, restrooms and vacuuming.
• Process customers’ orders for curbside pickup and/or delivery.
• Organize the stockroom, ensuring it is well‑maintained to support selling efforts of the store.
• Adhere to time expectations established for the role, performing tasks with accuracy and timeliness, while exhibiting pace and attention to detail.
• Actively engage with customers to solve their organizational challenges.

That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance. Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health
, grow your career
, and find balance in your life
.

• Rewarding pay to recognize the value you bring to the team.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your loved ones.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to benefits information and company updates.
• Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge.

• Peace‑of‑mind benefits:
  Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Family‑focused support:
  Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
• Work‑life balance boosters:
  Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts:
  Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, services, gift cards, and pet insurance.
• Recognition you deserve:
  Service awards, retirement gifts, and celebrations for exceptional daily contributions.
• Diversity:
  Participation in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and community giving programs.

We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

• Available for early morning shifts starting between 5 am and 6 am.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Retail sales experience a plus.
• Strong computer skills.
• Enjoys engaging with people and connecting with customers.
• Understand that retail is an ever‑changing industry and requires flexibility in scheduling.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

The Container Store promotes a smoke‑free, drug‑free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.