Operations Associate - Redlands Town Center

JCPenney; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Associate discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCPenney in Redlands, CA is hiring an Operations Associate to deliver an outstanding customer experience by handling operations before store opens. This early-morning role collaborates with teammates to prepare merchandise, update pricing and signage, and keep the backroom orderly.

The role emphasizes customer service, omnichannel support, and efficient execution of in-store processes. 1–2 years of retail experience is preferred; the right candidate is energetic, reliable, and able to work in a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail experience.
• Early-morning availability.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to execute pricing and signage accurately.
• Ability to unload merchandise and maintain stockroom standards.
• Willingness to support omnichannel initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and assist customers quickly.
• Execute pricing and signage across the store.
• Restock and prepare merchandise for the floor.
• Receive and unload merchandise from trucks.
• Maintain clean, safe backroom standards.
• Support omnichannel initiatives (BOPIS, ship from store, returns).
• Follow merchandising plans and place products accordingly.
• Learn and apply new processes through training materials.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Pricing/signage

Job description

The Operations Associate's role is to create an outstanding customer experience by performing operations functions within the store. The Operations Associate role is an early morning position and you will work with a team to perform functions prior to store opening.

At this time, JCPenney does not anticipate closing this job opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Customer Service - You maneuver around the store at a fast pace and when a customer stops to ask you a question or request assistance, there’s no one else they'd prefer to talk to.
• Executes pricing and signing - You can change ticket prices and sign merchandise across the store faster than anyone.
• Replenish and restock the store - You understand the needs of the customer and assist your sales floor peers and leaders by pulling and preparing merchandise to go to the floor in order to ensure all customers have the styles and sizes they need.
• Receive and unload merchandise - You work with your co‑workers to unload a truck and prepare the merchandise in the backroom.
• Backroom standards - You keep the stockroom safe, clean, and organized.
• Omnichannel - You will contribute to omnichannel efforts including Buy Online Pickup in Store, Ship from Store, Order Delivery and Returns, Shipping Online Orders, and Merchandise Receiving.
• Merchandise strategy - You take the plans that have been communicated by leadership on where to place merchandise throughout the store and execute them with efficiency and detail.
• Participates in a learning environment - You absorb new information from your peers or training materials on merchandise, shrink, safety, productivity, and other business processes.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• Results - Solve problems and make smart decisions that drive sales, profit, or customer service; execute work efficiently and effectively; inspire strong performance in yourself and others.
• Ownership - Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; take accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Intensity - Proactively find ways to improve the customer experience; show confidence and courage to do what’s right; take action with energy and urgency.
• Work experience - 1‑2 years retail experience.

What you get

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.

Pay Range

USD $17.00/Hr - USD $21.25/Hr.