Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful

95 Guitar Center Store Operations Associate Jobs Hiring Near You
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 524
Danbury, CT · On-site
$16.60 - $24.90/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 524
Danbury, CT · On-site
$16.60 - $24.90/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 110
$18.72 - $27.71/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 110
$18.72 - $27.71/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 227
Fresno, CA · On-site
$17.15 - $21.44/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 227
Fresno, CA · On-site
$17.15 - $21.44/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 110
$18.72 - $27.71/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 110
$18.72 - $27.71/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 861
Yonkers, NY · On-site
$17.25 - $25.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 861
Yonkers, NY · On-site
$17.25 - $25.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 361
Aurora, IL · On-site
$15.25 - $22.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 361
Aurora, IL · On-site
$15.25 - $22.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 235
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$17.38 - $26.07/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 235
Tacoma, WA · On-site
$17.38 - $26.07/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 825
$16.17 - $24.26/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 825
$16.17 - $24.26/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 131
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$14 - $21/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 131
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$14 - $21/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 523
New London, CT · On-site
$17.19 - $25.79/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 523
New London, CT · On-site
$17.19 - $25.79/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 612
$11.70 - $17.55/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 612
$11.70 - $17.55/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 825
$16.17 - $24.26/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 825
$16.17 - $24.26/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 361
$15.25 - $22.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
GC Retail Operations Associate Store 361
$15.25 - $22.88/hr
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards: For our employees who are musicians we offer ... stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful
Guitar Center Jobs Information
What is it like to work at Guitar Center?
What makes Guitar Center an attractive place to work?
Do workers at Guitar Center get paid breaks?
68% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Guitar Center pay people when they’re sick?
41% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
At Guitar Center, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
37% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Guitar Center?
100% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Guitar Center?
92% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and January 2026.
Is the health insurance from Guitar Center affordable enough for their workers?
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Guitar Center?
71% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 44% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 49% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do workers at Guitar Center worry about hours?
76% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do Guitar Center workers get to choose the shifts they work?
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
How easy is it for Guitar Center workers to change shifts?
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Guitar Center?
69% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Guitar Center managers change schedules at the last minute?
77% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
Do jobs at Guitar Center spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
34% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Guitar Center?
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is a Guitar Center job good for students?
74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.
Is working at Guitar Center good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Guitar Center feel treated with respect by their managers?
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Guitar Center get to take their breaks without interruption?
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Guitar Center?
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at Guitar Center enjoy their jobs?
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Guitar Center recommend working with their team?
48% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Guitar Center?
56% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Guitar Center?
In the last year, 58% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think Guitar Center’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
95% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Guitar Center is doing?
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 28 days ago
Guitar Center rating
6.0
Based on 178 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
374th of 733 rated retailers
Job description
Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:
For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.
As our Operations Associate, you will be responsible shipping and receiving stock/shipments, administer daily tasks, and ensure product is merchandised for the customer to have a great experience in our stores.
A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful:
- Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships with others.
- Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers.
- Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so. Interested in learning about the entire business.
- Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast paced & high-urgency environment. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner. Able to protect assets and people by learning and implementing protocols and complying with guidelines.
- Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology and retail systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.
As our Operations Associate, you will:
- Tasks related to inventory control
- Shipping and receiving of gear and other items
- Cycle Counting of Inventory (preparation and execution)
- Stocking and merchandising to a planogram
- Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP)
- Cash Handling
- Shrink awareness and control
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be able to work in a loud environment for 5-8 hours
- Must be able to work weekends, holiday, and evenings
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
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The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Westlake Village, CA, US
Year founded
1964