merchandise associate

TJX CompaniesAt TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.Opportunity: Grow Your CareerResponsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience proven by engaging and interacting with all customers, embodying customer experience principles and philosophy, and maintaining a clean and organized store environment. Adheres to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards. May be cross-trained to work in multiple areas of the store in order to support the needs of the business.Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customersSupports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respectAccurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating proceduresPromotes credit and loyalty programsMaintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standardsAccurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standardsInitiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the dayMaintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire storeProvides and accepts recognition and constructive feedbackAdheres to all labor laws, policies, and proceduresSupports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programsParticipates in safety awareness and maintains a safe environmentOther duties as assignedWho We're Looking For: You.Possesses excellent customer service skillsAble to work a flexible schedule to support business needsPossesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detailCapable of multi-taskingAble to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situationsCapable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodationWorks effectively with peers and supervisorsRetail customer experience preferredBenefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care & cell phone discounts; pet & legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long term disability; paid parental leave; paid holidays/vacation/sick; auto/home insurance discounts; scholarship program; adoption assistance. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.Address: 4773 Route 9 NorthLocation: USA TJ Maxx Store 0264 Howell NJThis position has a starting pay range of $15.92 to $16.42 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.