PT Seasonal Merchandise Associate

TJX Companies•Waycross, GA

11d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Associate is responsible for delivering a highly satisfying customer experience by engaging with customers and maintaining a clean, organized store environment. The role follows operational, merchandising, and loss-prevention standards and may involve cross-training in multiple store areas to support business needs. Associates promote a positive store culture and contribute to store recovery, safety, and shrink-reduction efforts.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
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.

Responsibilities

Model customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
Accurately ring customer purchases and returns and provide correct change according to operating procedures.
Promote credit and loyalty programs.
Follow the company’s merchandising philosophy, procedures, and standards.
Process and prepare merchandise for the sales floor according to company procedures and standards.
Initiate and participate in store recovery throughout the day as needed.
Maintain sales-floor organization, cleanliness, and recovery standards, and help maintain the cleanliness of the entire store.
Provide and accept recognition and constructive feedback.
Follow labor laws, policies, and procedures.
Support and participate in store shrink-reduction goals and programs.
Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking-cessation benefit
Bereavement benefit
401(k) associate contributions
Child-care and cell-phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
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 time for associates meeting service or hours requirements
Auto and home insurance discounts
Scholarship program
Adoption assistance