Cleaning Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc. • Port Washington, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

TJX Companies offers a vibrant team environment that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes associate development across its global Home Offices, Distribution Centers, and Retail Stores (TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx). As a Fortune 100 company and a leading off-price retailer, TJX provides abundant opportunities for learning, thriving, and making an impact. This Cleaning Associate role is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized store environment, with a primary focus on floor care. Key duties include operating floor care equipment like scrubbers and buffers, performing various cleaning tasks such as mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot cleaning. The associate will adhere to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards, and will be cross-trained to support multiple areas of the store as needed. The role also involves role modeling positive customer experience practices, upholding a positive store culture, maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the entire store (Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, Restrooms), adhering to health and safety policies, supporting Front End coverage, upholding merchandising standards, participating in store recovery, and communicating effectively with management and other associates. The position requires adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including meal and break period policies, and active participation in safety awareness to maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written
• Listens and responds appropriately
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation
• Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors

Nice To Haves

• Retail customer experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized store environment with a focus on floor care
• Operate the scrubber and buffer
• Perform dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot cleaning glass and windows
• Adhere to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards
• Be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business
• Role model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers
• Support and embody a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect
• Maintain all floor care cleanliness standards including the maintenance and operation of the scrubber and buffer
• Maintain all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the entire store, e.g. Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms
• Adhere to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms and Front End)
• Be cross-trained in other areas of the store (Backroom, Front End, Sales Floor, etc.)
• Support and respond to all Front End coverage needs
• Adhere and uphold merchandising philosophy and signage standards
• Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day
• Adhere to all operational and loss prevention controls in accordance with company guidelines and policies including shrink reduction
• Communicate accurately and effectively with management and Associates
• Adhere to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies
• Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Smoking cessation program
• Bereavement policy
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Child care discounts
• Cell phone discounts
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Medical insurance (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Dental insurance (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Vision insurance (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• HSA (Health Savings Account) (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Health care FSA (Flexible Spending Account) (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Life insurance (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Short/long term disability (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Paid parental leave (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Paid holidays/vacation/sick (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Auto/home insurance discounts (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Scholarship program (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Adoption assistance (for those who meet service or hours requirements)
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees