Merchandise Associate

Job Description Responsible for delivering a highly satisfied customer experience 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 to support the needs of the business. Role models established customer experience practices with internal and external customers. Supports and embodies a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect. Accurately rings customer purchases/returns and counts change back to customer according to established operating procedures. Promotes credit and loyalty programs. Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and follows established merchandising procedures and standards. Accurately processes and prepares merchandise for the sales floor following company procedures and standards. Initiates and participates in store recovery as needed throughout the day. Maintains all organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the sales floor and participates in the maintenance/cleanliness of the entire store. Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback. Adheres to all labor laws, policies, and procedures. Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs. Participates in safety awareness and maintains a safe environment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Possesses excellent customer service skills. Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail. Capable of multi-tasking. Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations. Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation. Works effectively with peers and supervisors. Retail customer experience preferred. Benefits Associate discount EAP Smoking cessation Bereavement 401k Associate contributions Child care & cell phone discounts Pet & legal insurance Credit union Referral bonuses 401k match (eligible) Medical/dental/vision (eligible) HSA Health care FSA Life insurance Short/long term disability Paid parental leave Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave Auto/home insurance discounts Scholarship program Adoption assistance Location & Compensation 282 New Britain Ave Unit 18, Plainville, CT, USA. This position has a starting pay range of $16.94 to $17.44 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr