Full Time Retail Associate

The TJX Companies, Inc.•Defiance, OH

8d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Associate is responsible for executing receiving and merchandising standards and helping Associates process merchandise efficiently as a team. The role supports an excellent customer experience through customer engagement, exceptional service, and maintaining a clean, organized store. Responsibilities also include coordinating truck deliveries and merchandise flow, training and coaching Associates, maintaining backroom organization and safety, and supporting store compliance and shrink-reduction efforts.

Requirements

Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Superior communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Able to multitask.
Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
Works effectively with peers and supervisors as a team player.
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.
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 adjust priorities as needed.
Monitor team productivity and coach Associates as necessary.
Organize and rotate back stock for easy replenishment.
Maintain merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards in the backroom.
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 support
Bereavement benefit
401(k) Associate contributions
Child care and cell phone discounts
Pet and 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 Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Health care flexible spending account (FSA) for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Life insurance for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Short- and long-term disability coverage for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid parental leave for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave for Associates who meet service or hours requirements
Auto and home insurance discounts
Scholarship program
Adoption assistance