Retail Store Cleaning Associate

TJX • Southington, CT

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Cleaning Associate maintains a clean, organized, and safe store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor scrubbers and buffers and performing cleaning tasks throughout the store. Associates follow operational, merchandise, health and safety, and loss prevention standards, and are cross-trained to support multiple store areas as business needs require. The position also supports customer experience and contributes to a positive, respectful store culture.

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 and work in other store areas, such as the Backroom, Front End, and Sales Floor.
• 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, including shrink-reduction guidelines and policies.
• 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.
• Model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• 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 benefits
• 401(k) with associate contributions
• Child care and cell phone discounts
• Pet and legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match for eligible associates
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible associates
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed