Early Morning Cleaning Associate

TJX•Champaign, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Morning Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized TJ Maxx store, with a focus on floor care. The associate operates floor-care equipment and performs cleaning tasks throughout the store while adhering to operational, merchandise, loss-prevention, health, and safety standards. The role is cross-trained across store areas and supports customer experience, store recovery, and Front End coverage needs. The position is located at TJ Maxx Store 0312 in Champaign, 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.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen and respond 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 floor-care cleanliness standards, including operating and maintaining the scrubber and buffer.
  • Dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot-clean glass and windows.
  • Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards throughout the Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, and Restrooms.
  • Refill essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms, and Front End in accordance with health and safety policies.
  • 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.
  • Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
  • Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • Uphold the 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 practices.
  • 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 maintain a safe environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Bereavement benefit
  • 401(k) with Associate contributions
  • Child care discounts
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Credit union
  • Referral bonuses
  • 401(k) match for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Medical insurance for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Dental insurance for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Vision insurance 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 time for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Auto and home insurance discounts
  • Scholarship program
  • Adoption assistance
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