My first job as well (early 80's) They paid above minimum wage and if a part timer wanted to go full time they would find a place. Very good company to work for in those days.
It was a Simpson's Sears combined store located in a 1920's  Art Deco building that had a large freight elevator  operated by a full time elevator man. When he went on his break or to lunch this elevator was shut down and we just simply had to wait until he came back.