Early-Morning Retail Operations Associate

JCPenney; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 25,830; Part time

Job summary

JCPenney in Peoria, IL is seeking an Operations Associate to create an outstanding customer experience by performing store operations before opening. This early morning role works with a team to prepare the store for the day.

Key duties include assisting customers, handling pricing and signing, replenishing stock, unloading merchandise, maintaining backroom standards, and supporting omnichannel initiatives such as Buy Online Pickup in Store and Ship from Store.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail experience.
• Customer service skills with a focus on helping shoppers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service on the sales floor.
• Execute pricing and signing across merchandise.
• Replenish and restock inventory to ensure availability.
• Receive and unload merchandise and maintain backroom standards.
• Support omnichannel initiatives (Buy Online Pickup in Store, Ship from Store, returns).

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Retail experience

Teamwork

Job description

JCPenney in Peoria, IL is seeking an Operations Associate to create an outstanding customer experience by performing store operations before opening. This early morning role works with a team to prepare the store for the day.

Key duties include assisting customers, handling pricing and signing, replenishing stock, unloading merchandise, maintaining backroom standards, and supporting omnichannel initiatives such as Buy Online Pickup in Store and Ship from Store.