About The Position

The Retail Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-cleaning equipment and cleaning floors, glass, windows, and other store areas. The associate follows operational, merchandise, health and safety, and loss prevention standards, and is cross-trained to support multiple areas of the store as business needs require. The associate models customer service practices and contributes to a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect. The position also supports front-end coverage, store recovery, merchandising and signage standards, safety awareness, and effective communication with management and fellow associates. Other duties may be assigned. This is a temporary seasonal position at the TJ Maxx store at 3670 McKinley Parkway in Buffalo, New York. The starting pay range is USD $16.00–$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.

Nice To Haves

  • Retail customer experience preferred.

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 cleanliness, organization, 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 in other store areas, including the backroom, front end, and sales floor, and support front-end coverage needs.
  • Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
  • Support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • Follow merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
  • Initiate and participate in store recovery throughout the day as needed.
  • 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 help maintain a safe environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Associate discount
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Smoking cessation support
  • Bereavement benefits
  • 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 coverage 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 coverage 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
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