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Seasonal Stock Associate

World Market · Oak Brook, IL · $15.40–$15.90 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced job with a lot of physical work. How did you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for unloading freight, lifting and being on their feet for a full shift.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to finish a big job on a deadline.

What they are checking: Teamwork during truck days and holiday sets when everyone has to pull together.

How do you stay organized when you have a lot of boxes and need to know where everything goes?

What they are checking: Their approach to sorting freight and following planograms or store layouts.

What do you like about working in retail, or what are you hoping to learn here?

What they are checking: Whether they are motivated and a good fit for a team-focused store environment.

What would you do

This is a seasonal role during the holidays, our busiest time. What does your availability look like, including weekends and early mornings?

What they are checking: Whether their schedule truly fits the flexible holiday hours a seasonal stock role needs.

A customer stops you while you are stocking and asks for help finding an item. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put the customer first even when their main job is freight.

You notice a box cutter left out in an aisle where kids are shopping. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they notice and act on safety hazards right away.

Your manager asks you to stay late to finish a holiday floor set. How would you respond?

What they are checking: Flexibility and honest communication about availability during peak season.

About the work

We sell fragile things like glassware and furniture. How would you handle and stock them safely?

What they are checking: Care with merchandise, since damaged goods cost the store money and create safety risks.

How would you make sure the shelves look full and neat by the time the store opens?

What they are checking: Their understanding of recovery, facing and organized stocking that keep the floor shoppable.

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The full job description

As published by World Market.

Join our seasonal team and let’s get merry! Why You’ll Love World Market For over 60 years, we have searched the globe for design inspiration, emerging trends, and time-honored handicrafts, to bring you stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts and one of the largest assortments of international foods, beverages and candy. You won’t find a store and team like this anywhere else! From handpicked finds to heartfelt teamwork, World Market is where uniqueness isn’t just celebrated—it’s what sets us apart. Our team means the world to us! We value authenticity, empowerment and respect. If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, contribute in meaningful ways, and have a little fun while doing it—you’ve found it! When you join our team, you’ll enjoy: • Flexible scheduling that supports your lifestyle & work-life balance • Up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper • Working with a team who thinks the world of you • Wellness resources to be and do your best • Anniversary and recognition programs that celebrate you • Hands-on training for career growth made for you • Benefits – Learn more about benefits and eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program and more What You’ll Do You will be responsible for a variety of duties including customer service and making the shopping experience fun and memorable for our customer: • Process freight and unload trucks • Maintain merchandising, pricing, signing and sales floor replenishment standards. • Maintain an organized stockroom. • Contribute to a safe shopping environment. • Checkout customer in store and buy online pick up in store purchases as needed • Share your passion and knowledge for our products and help customers find the perfect “anything.” Experience & Skills You’ll Bring • A can-do attitude and commitment to contributing to a collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest, and respectful culture. • Retail experience a plus but not required. • Excellent communication & time management skills. • Ability to initiate a conversation. • Minimum Age 16 years. • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Seasonal associates are eligible for paid leave accrual upon hire. If offered regular employment at the end of the seasonal period, additional benefits are available dependent upon classification. Hourly Pay Range is $15.40-$15.90 If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department: Phone: 1-833-680-2399 Email: hrsupport@worldmarket.com This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, which depending on your location may include the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act. An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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