Early Morning (7am-11am) Cleaning Associate With Experience

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Melrose Park, IL

12d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-cleaning equipment and performing a range of cleaning and recovery tasks throughout the store. The associate follows operational, merchandising, health and safety, and loss-prevention standards, and is cross-trained to support other store areas and business needs. The posted schedule is early morning, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The position is at the TJ Maxx store in Melrose Park, Illinois, and has a starting pay range of $15.00 to $15.50 per hour; actual starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and operate a floor buffer and scrubber.
Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to changing direction or unexpected situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including listening and responding appropriately.
Ability to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Retail customer experience preferred.
Experience is indicated in the posting title, but no specific experience duration or qualification is given.

Responsibilities

Role-model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
Maintain floor-care cleanliness standards and operate and maintain the scrubber and buffer.
Perform dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot cleaning of glass and windows.
Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards throughout the store, including the sales floor, single queue, associate lounge, backroom, and restrooms.
Follow health and safety policies, including refilling essential items in the lounge, restrooms, and front end.
Cross-train and work in other store areas, including the backroom, front end, and sales floor.
Support and respond to front-end coverage needs.
Follow merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
Follow operational and loss-prevention controls and company policies, including shrink-reduction guidelines.
Communicate accurately and effectively with management and associates.
Follow labor laws and company policies and procedures, including meal and break-period policies.
Participate in safety awareness and help maintain a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation support
Bereavement benefit
401(k) associate contributions
Child care and cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: 401(k) match
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: medical, dental, and vision coverage
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: health savings account (HSA)
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: health care flexible spending account (FSA)
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: life insurance
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: short- and long-term disability
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: paid parental leave
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: auto and home insurance discounts
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: scholarship program
For associates meeting service or hours requirements: adoption assistance