Full Time Merchandise Assoicate

TJX•Saint Joseph, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Associate is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards and ensuring Associates process merchandise efficiently and effectively as a team. The role supports an excellent customer experience through customer engagement, exceptional service, and maintaining a clean and organized store. It also includes coordinating truck deliveries and merchandise flow, training and coaching Associates, maintaining backroom organization and merchandising standards, supporting store programs and safety, and communicating priorities and progress to management and coworkers.

Requirements

Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Able to multitask and respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
Team player who works effectively with peers and supervisors.
Able to lift heavy objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to train others.
One year of retail experience and six months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Create a positive internal and external customer experience and role-model exceptional customer service.
Promote honesty and integrity and maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate truck deliveries and prioritize processing merchandise onto the sales floor.
Train and mentor Associates on merchandising and processing principles.
Ensure merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded.
Communicate with the Coordinator on Duty to support efficient movement of goods to the sales floor.
Ensure Associates complete tasks according to the store plan and prioritize work as needed.
Monitor team productivity and coach Associates as necessary.
Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
Maintain merchandising philosophy, signage standards, and backroom organization, cleanliness, and recovery standards.
Ensure compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs.
Communicate priorities and progress accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
Partner with Management on Associate training needs.
Ensure adherence to labor laws, policies, and procedures.
Promote credit and loyalty programs.
Support store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
Promote safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation program
Bereavement benefits
401(k) with associate contributions
Child care and cell phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
401(k) match for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Health savings account (HSA) for eligible associates
Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for eligible associates
Life insurance for eligible associates
Short- and long-term disability for eligible associates
Paid parental leave for eligible associates
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for eligible associates
Auto and home insurance discounts
Scholarship program
Adoption assistance