Part Time Store Cleaning Associate

TJX•Oak Brook, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Cleaning Associate is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe store environment, with a focus on floor care. The role includes operating floor-cleaning equipment and performing a range of cleaning tasks throughout the store. The associate also supports store operations by following company standards and policies, helping with recovery and customer experience, and working in other areas as business needs require. The position is part-time at a TJ Maxx store in Oak Brook, Illinois. The starting pay range is $15.00 to $15.50 per hour; actual starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Benefits include an associate discount and other listed programs, with some benefits available only to associates meeting service or hours requirements.

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 store 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 organizational, cleanliness, 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 the company merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
  • Initiate and participate in store recovery throughout the day as needed.
  • Follow operational and loss-prevention controls and 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.
  • 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 benefit
  • 401(k) associate contributions
  • Child care discounts
  • Cell phone discounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • Credit union
  • Referral bonuses
  • 401(k) match, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Medical insurance, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Dental insurance, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Vision insurance, 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, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Scholarship program, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Adoption assistance, for associates meeting service or hours requirements
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
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