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Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Retail Operator

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Pack orders which requires the operator to secure or construct supplies,including cases, end caps ... Electronically prints case labels to be applied to finished product assigned tothe retail line.

Avigail Adam LLC

Head of Retail

Langhorne, PA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The right candidate is equal parts retail operator, sales leader, people developer, and strategist. You know how to translate ambitious company goals into store-level execution, hold teams ...

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Avigail Adam Jewelry

Head of Retail

Langhorne, PA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

The right candidate is equal parts retail operator, sales leader, people developer, and strategist. You know how to translate ambitious company goals into store-level execution, hold teams ...

SupportFinity™

Director, Event Retail

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

This person will partner with SUM partners, SUM's retail operator and licensees to drive sales and fan engagement across our events. Responsibilities * Lead On-Site Retail Execution: Oversee all ...

The Paradies Shops

Retail Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

... operator in North America, the Sales Associate role is a frontline customer service position ... retail environment across our Travel Essentials Shops at DFW Airport. In this fast-paced airport ...

Paradies Lagardere

Retail Associate

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $16.75/hr

... operator in North America, the Sales Associate role is a frontline customer service position ... retail environment across our Travel Essentials Shops at DFW Airport. In this fast-paced airport ...

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How much do retail operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail operator in the United States is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Retail Operator vs Retail Manager?

AspectRetail OperatorRetail Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees daily store operations, manages staff, handles customer serviceLeads store team, develops sales strategies, manages budgets and staff performance
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, experience in retailHigh school diploma, often some management or leadership training
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, fast-paced, customer-focusedRetail stores, managerial setting, strategic planning
Industry UsageCommonly used for operational roles in retailUsed for leadership roles overseeing multiple staff or locations

Retail Operators focus on daily store functions and customer service, while Retail Managers take on leadership, strategic planning, and team development. Both roles are essential in retail, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What do retail operators do?

Retail operators manage daily store operations, including supervising staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining inventory, and handling sales transactions. They often use point-of-sale systems and require good communication and organizational skills to ensure the store runs efficiently.

What is the easiest retail operator job to get into?

Entry-level retail positions such as cashier or sales associate are generally the easiest retail operator jobs to obtain, as they often require minimal prior experience and may not need specialized certifications. These roles typically involve customer service, basic sales skills, and working in a retail environment with flexible schedules.

What cities are hiring for Retail Operator jobs?

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What states have the most Retail Operator jobs?

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Retail Operator jobs near you
Infographic showing various Retail Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,299 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Retail Operator

Fruit of the Loom, Inc.

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the preparation of garment shipments according to customerspecifications. The duties of this position cover a wide range of activities to include reworkinggarments, building merchandisers, sticking barcodes, tagging, hanging, packing/repacking, sorting,and creating labels.

Within the Inflate & Pack area, this position is responsible for the preparation of Spaldingshipments according to the customer specifications. Additional duties for this area includereworking out of date stock, inflating raw balls and building packers.

Specific Responsibilities
  • Prep orders to include attaching hang tags, UPC stickers, folding garmentsaccording to type and customer specifications, bagging, inspecting, applyingstickers, tags, or any other special attachment as required by customerspecifications. For those in the Inflate and Pack area, this includes inflatingraw balls.
  • Pack orders which requires the operator to secure or construct supplies,including cases, end caps, pallets and all other supplies required according tocustomer and company specifications. Fills ship case or end cap withspecified number of garments or raw balls to match customer specificationsand applies stickers or labels as required. Operator may be required to placecover on merchandisers or end caps
  • Visually check garment or raw ball UPC'S as they are packed for correctlabeling, bagging or for defects
  • Palletize product which includes wrapping of all full pallets before they leaveRetail area.
  • Electronically prints case labels to be applied to finished product assigned tothe retail line. Release labeled case to auto tap machine (may be required touse manual tape machine)
  • Replenishes materials as needed to complete job.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to do simple arithmetic
  • Ability to use some precision instruments (i.e. staplers, wrapping equipment and computerterminals).
Minimum Job Experience Required

0-3 months

Company Information

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Employment Type: TEMPORARY

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