Merchandise Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

401(k) Associate contributions

Referral bonuses

Health insurance

Scholarship program

Cell phone discounts

Pet & legal insurance

Credit union

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc.’s TJ Maxx store in West Caldwell, NJ is now hiring a Retail Associate to deliver a great customer experience on the sales floor. You will greet customers, ring up purchases, restock merchandise, and keep the store clean and organized while supporting store goals.

We value teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and helping customers, join TJX Companies and grow with a Fortune 100 leader in off-price retail.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work flexible schedule.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Capable of multi-tasking.
• Able to respond to changes and unexpected situations.
• Able to lift heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Promotes credit and loyalty programs.
• Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back per procedures.
• Maintains merchandising philosophy and follows merchandising procedures and standards.
• Prepares merchandise for the sales floor and supports store recovery.
• Maintains cleanliness and order across the store and participates in safety initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

TJ Maxx

Job Description

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Opportunity: Grow Your Career

Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience proven by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principles and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross‑trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.

• Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
• Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
• Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures
• Promotes credit and loyalty programs
• Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards
• Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards
• Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day
• Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store
• Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback
• Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures
• Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs
• Participates in safety awareness and maintains a safe environment
• Other duties as assigned

Who We’re Looking For: You.

• Possesses excellent customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
• Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
• Works effectively with peers and supervisors
• Retail customer experience preferred

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP
• smoking cessation
• bereavement
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• child care & cell phone discounts
• pet & legal insurance
• credit union
• referral bonuses

Eligible for Those Who Meet Service or Hours Requirements

• 401(k) match
• medical/dental/vision
• HSA
• health care FSA
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays/vacation/sick
• auto/home insurance discounts
• scholarship program
• adoption assistance

All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

Address

790 Bloomfield Ave.

Location

USA TJ Maxx Store 0694 West Caldwell NJ

This position has a starting pay range of $15.92 to $16.42 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.