Cleaning Retail Associate Newark, NY

TJX•Newark, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cleaning Retail Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized store environment, with a focus on floor care. Duties include operating floor scrubbers and buffers; dust mopping, damp mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and spot-cleaning glass and windows. The associate maintains cleanliness, organization, and recovery standards throughout areas such as the Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, and Restrooms, while following company policies and standards for health and safety, merchandising, signage, operations, and loss prevention. The role is cross-trained across multiple store areas to support business needs, including Backroom, Front End, and Sales Floor, and may respond to Front End coverage needs. The associate supports customer experience practices, contributes to a positive store culture, communicates effectively with management and colleagues, and participates in store recovery and safety awareness. Other duties may be assigned. The position is at Marshalls Store 1533 in Newark, New York, at 800 West Miller St. Starting pay is USD $16.00 to $16.50 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.
Ability to respond appropriately to changes in 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.
Retail customer experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Retail customer experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and organized store environment, with a focus on floor care.
Operate the floor scrubber and buffer; dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot-clean glass and windows.
Maintain floor care cleanliness standards, including maintenance and operation of the scrubber and buffer.
Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards throughout the store, including the Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, and Restrooms.
Follow company 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, to support business needs.
Support and respond to Front End coverage needs.
Uphold the company's merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
Follow operational and loss prevention controls and company guidelines, including shrink reduction.
Communicate accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
Follow labor laws and company policies and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies.
Participate in safety awareness and help maintain a safe environment.
Role-model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned.