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Search for the position that's right for you by clicking here. Once you review the job details and determine you would like to apply, click the APPLY button and begin the application process.

You will receive an automated acknowledgement upon completing the online process. The length of time to review all applications varies by position. Should your qualifications meet our current needs, you will be contacted by a Big Lots Team Member.

Click the 'Job Alerts' button and enter your email address, career interests and location. You will be emailed with job alerts based on your selected preferences.

Big Lots associates must be at least 16 years of age.

Thank you for your interest in returning to Big Lots! If you were employed with Big Lots from September 2015 or later, you already have a profile set up in our system. Click here to complete a job search and to apply for a position. At the login screen, enter your username as your old Associate ID. You may need to reset your password if you have not logged into this profile previously.

For Store positions, please contact the Store Leader that conducted your interview. For the Corporate Headquarters and Distribution Center positions, please contact your recruiter or Human Resources.

Please ensure that you have the most updated internet browser version. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox. Follow these steps:

• Log in here.
• Click "Sign In" option at the top right of your screen
• Click on "Forgot your password?"
• Enter your user name and email address
• Follow the directions in the email by clicking on the link in the email and entering user name and access code provided
• In the final screen, enter your access code again, enter your personalized password, and re-enter personalized password

Please ensure that you have the most updated internet browser version. We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox. Follow these steps:

• Log in here.
• Click "Sign Ins" option at the top right of your screen
• Enter your email address used to create your profile
• Click 'Validate'
• Your user name will appear on the screen

If you click on New User and, while creating a user name and password, the system gives you an error message that says "a valid record already exists under this user name," it means that someone already has an account under the user name you are trying to create. Alternatively, you created a profile with that user name and you don't remember your password. We recommend creating a unique user name that includes both letters and numbers. User names must be 4-32 characters long and cannot contain spaces.

Please ensure that you are completing the Secondary Pass Application on a desktop or laptop. In most cases, you might be having trouble with this section because of the way the Country and State were filled in on each of your Work Experiences. To fix this, remove all information in the Country and State fields. Next, click on the word "Search" to the right of the field. When looking up Country, in the keyword section, enter United States and click "Search". You will receive a list to choose from. Make your selection. When looking up State, in the keyword section, enter your State, and click "Search". You will receive a list to choose from. Make your selection. Remember you will need to do this for each one of your Work Experiences you have listed in your application.

When you receive a message with Job Alerts, click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.