Part Time Merchandise Associate

TJ Maxx is a leading American off-price department store chain and a flagship brand of the TJX Companies, a Fortune 100 company known worldwide for its wide assortment of brand name and designer merchandise at outstanding values. Operating thousands of stores across the United States, TJ Maxx offers customers apparel, footwear, home goods, and more at prices significantly lower than traditional department stores by capitalizing on opportunistic buying strategies. As part of the TJX Companies family, which also includes Marshalls, HomeGoods, and others, TJ Maxx maintains a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and career development. The company fosters a vibrant, collaborative, and growth-oriented workplace culture where employees are encouraged to develop skills, pursue advancement opportunities, and contribute meaningfully to the success of their teams and the overall business.

This role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring a highly satisfying shopping experience for every visitor to the store. The position is designed for individuals passionate about engaging with customers, assisting with their purchases, and maintaining an inviting, clean, and organized retail environment. Employees are expected to uphold the operational, merchandising, and loss prevention standards that define TJ Maxx’s exceptional retail presence. Successful candidates may be cross-trained in various departments to support the business's dynamic needs, enabling flexible work experiences and skill development. The employment type is part-time or full-time hourly, with a starting pay range of $12.00 to $12.50 per hour, adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

The customer service and sales associate plays a critical role in embodying the TJX customer experience principles by interacting genuinely with customers and promoting loyalty programs. They support a positive store culture grounded in respect, honesty, and integrity and assist with building visual merchandising displays aligned with company standards. Responsibilities include accurately processing transactions, participating in store recovery activities to ensure a tidy sales floor, and endorsing shrink reduction initiatives that help protect company assets. The employee also helps to maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all labor laws, policies, and safety protocols, contributing to both customer and staff wellbeing.

Compensation and benefits include access to associate discounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), smoking cessation support, bereavement leave, 401(k) contributions and matches, childcare assistance, legal and pet insurance discounts, referral bonuses, paid holidays, and various health benefits among others. TJX Companies also emphasizes equal employment opportunity and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The company values every employee’s contribution and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, applying fair hiring practices for all candidates including those with arrest or conviction records.

Located in Homestead, PA, the TJ Maxx store offers a welcoming environment where associates can grow their careers by learning new skills, taking on varied responsibilities, and helping shoppers find great deals every day. This position is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy retail work, have strong communication and organizational skills, and appreciate a supportive, team-focused workplace.