Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate

Kohl's; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Parental Leave

401k & Savings

Life Insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a store associate to help maintain a clean, safe environment across the store and assist customers with products and services. You will perform daily cleaning tasks, stock replenishment, and basic maintenance, using approved chemicals and Kohl's technology for team communication.

The role emphasizes flexible scheduling, strong customer service, and ability to adapt to busy retail shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• No retail experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Flexible availability including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas of the store (floors, windows, restrooms, trash receptacles) following Kohl's standards.
• Utilize approved chemicals, supplies, and equipment to maintain a safe environment.
• Maintain stock of chemicals and supplies; reorder when low.
• Complete required training for chemical, equipment, and maintenance.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance per guidelines.
• Use Kohl's tools and technology to plan, communicate and share with the store team.
• Support operations to receive, stockroom operations and omni-channel fulfillment when needed.
• Greet customers and offer assistance with products and services.

Job description

About The Role

In this role, you will ensure a safe and clean environment in all areas of the store. You will perform daily store cleaning tasks effectively and efficiently and complete operational processes as needed to provide an excellent customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Clean all areas of the store (e.g., floors, windows, restrooms, trash receptacles) following Kohl's best practices and standards procedures, guidelines, and methods
• Utilize only approved chemicals, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Maintain levels of company-approved chemicals and supplies by placing orders to replenish when supplies are low, ensuring supplies are rotated and stored in proper containers in preparation for their use
• Complete and maintain required training for chemical, equipment, and maintenance
• Routinely complete basic equipment maintenance following company guidelines
• Effectively use Kohl's tools and technology to plan, communicate and share information with the store team
• Support the operations team to receive and process product, execute stockroom operations and omni channel fulfillment when needed
• Engage customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services

All Associate Roles At Kohl’s Are Responsible For

• Acting with integrity, honesty and fostering teamwork in an engaged and inclusive culture
• Exercising good judgment and discernment when making decisions; taking appropriate partners as needed
• Demonstrating a customer service mindset, anticipating customer needs and satisfactorily resolving issues
• Meeting or exceeding individual goals (e.g., productivity, credit, loyalty)
• Accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Following company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Maintaining adherence to company safety policies for the safety of all associates and customers
• Receiving, understanding and proactively responding to direction from supervisors/managers and other company personnel
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required

What Skills You Have

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• No retail experience required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

• Client facing retail or service industry experience

Pay Range: $16.45 - $21.40

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).