Retail Cleaning Associate

TJX•Elmira, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized store, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-care equipment and cleaning floors, surfaces, glass, and windows. The associate also upholds store operational, merchandising, safety, and loss-prevention standards and is cross-trained to support multiple areas of the store. The position is at TJ Maxx Store 0198 in Elmira, New York, and has a starting pay range of $16.00 to $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 and 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.

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 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.
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 policies, including shrink-reduction guidelines.
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.
Role-model customer-experience practices and support a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Smoking cessation support
Bereavement benefit
401(k) associate contributions
Child-care discounts
Cell-phone discounts
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
Credit union
Referral bonuses
401(k) match for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Medical insurance for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Dental insurance for associates who meet service or hours requirements
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 for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid parental leave for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Auto and home insurance discounts for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Scholarship program for associates who meet service or hours requirements
Adoption assistance for associates who meet service or hours requirements