Early-Morning Retail Operations Associate

JCPenney; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Term life insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) with Company match

Associate discount

Job summary

JCPenney in Lima, Ohio is seeking an Operations Associate to support daily store operations before opening. You will interact with customers, manage pricing/signage, restock and unload merchandise, and maintain a clean backroom.

This role emphasizes teamwork and learning across merchandise processes. Qualified candidates typically have 1–2 years of retail experience, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work early morning shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail experience.
• Ability to work early morning shifts.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with questions and requests in-store.
• Manage pricing and in-store signage quickly and accurately.
• Replenish and restock merchandise to meet customer demand.
• Receive and unload merchandise and organize backroom.
• Maintain stockroom cleanliness and safety.
• Support omnichannel initiatives (BOPIS, ship from store, returns).
• Implement merchandising plans to ensure store standards.
• Learn and apply new processes from training materials.

Skills

Customer service

Pricing/signage

Merchandise replenishment

Stockroom organization

Omnichannel

Job description

JCPenney in Lima, Ohio is seeking an Operations Associate to support daily store operations before opening. You will interact with customers, manage pricing/signage, restock and unload merchandise, and maintain a clean backroom.

This role emphasizes teamwork and learning across merchandise processes. Qualified candidates typically have 1–2 years of retail experience, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work early morning shifts in a fast-paced environment.