
Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3273)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $15.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Target is a leading retail corporation recognized nationwide for its commitment to delivering exceptional shopping experiences to families and individuals alike. With a reputation for being a community-focused company, Target offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where team members collaborate to bring joy and value to customers. Known for its broad range of products, competitive pricing, and a welcoming store environment, Target continuously strives to meet the diverse needs of its guests through innovation and customer-centric service.
Target's Small Format stores are a strategic part of their retail footprint, designed to provide a consistent and seamless shopping experience across smaller, community-centric locations. These stores focus on ensuring product availability, accurate pricing, and proper presentation, all while delivering exceptional service. Working in a Small Format store is about versatility, efficiency, and teamwork, where employees engage in various operational roles from stocking to cashiering.
As a Small Format Team Member at Target, you will be an essential part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating an outstanding guest experience. This role offers an hourly wage starting at $15.50 USD and involves diverse responsibilities to promote a well-stocked, organized, and welcoming store environment. Your daily tasks will not only include guest services but also support business priorities such as inventory management, pricing accuracy, and sales floor presentation. This role is vital in helping the store meet and exceed sales goals while maintaining high standards in store operations.
In this position, you will develop core retail skills that can propel your career growth within Target or the larger retail industry. You will gain hands-on experience in retail fundamentals such as inventory control, pricing strategies, promotional execution, and customer engagement. The Small Format Team Member role is designed to be dynamic; no two days are the same, providing a stimulating work atmosphere where flexibility, attention to detail, and a guest-first mindset are key.
Target invests in its employees' development by offering comprehensive training programs to help team members succeed and grow. The role fosters skill development in areas like technology adaptation, guest interaction, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the work requires physical activity, including stocking inventory and managing merchandise, offering an energizing alternative to desk-bound jobs.
Join Target's Small Format team and become part of an inclusive culture that values respect, ethical conduct, and safety. Experience an environment where your contributions matter, and you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are eager to contribute to making Target a place guests love to shop.
Target's Small Format stores are a strategic part of their retail footprint, designed to provide a consistent and seamless shopping experience across smaller, community-centric locations. These stores focus on ensuring product availability, accurate pricing, and proper presentation, all while delivering exceptional service. Working in a Small Format store is about versatility, efficiency, and teamwork, where employees engage in various operational roles from stocking to cashiering.
As a Small Format Team Member at Target, you will be an essential part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating an outstanding guest experience. This role offers an hourly wage starting at $15.50 USD and involves diverse responsibilities to promote a well-stocked, organized, and welcoming store environment. Your daily tasks will not only include guest services but also support business priorities such as inventory management, pricing accuracy, and sales floor presentation. This role is vital in helping the store meet and exceed sales goals while maintaining high standards in store operations.
In this position, you will develop core retail skills that can propel your career growth within Target or the larger retail industry. You will gain hands-on experience in retail fundamentals such as inventory control, pricing strategies, promotional execution, and customer engagement. The Small Format Team Member role is designed to be dynamic; no two days are the same, providing a stimulating work atmosphere where flexibility, attention to detail, and a guest-first mindset are key.
Target invests in its employees' development by offering comprehensive training programs to help team members succeed and grow. The role fosters skill development in areas like technology adaptation, guest interaction, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the work requires physical activity, including stocking inventory and managing merchandise, offering an energizing alternative to desk-bound jobs.
Join Target's Small Format team and become part of an inclusive culture that values respect, ethical conduct, and safety. Experience an environment where your contributions matter, and you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are eager to contribute to making Target a place guests love to shop.
Job Requirements
- Accurately handle cash register operations
- Climb up and down ladders
- Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
- Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary
- Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus
- Knowledge of guest service fundamentals
- Ability to learn and adapt to current technology needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes
- Ability to resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
Job Duties
- Greet and service guests as you complete workload with minimal guest disruption
- Work in all departments to ensure sales floor is full, zoned and in stock for guests
- Push and stock product to sales floor
- Execute adjacency changes, transitions, revisions and sales plans for all departments
- Conduct weekly price change workload and ensure regular and promotional signing is set accurately for all departments
- Complete scans and system audit functions to ensure inventory accuracy
- Support execution of major transitions and ISM
- Support guest services with cashiering, order pick up (OPU) and Drive up (DU), where applicable
- Accurately execute all pulls (i.e., daily autofills, CAFs, out of stock, manuals and guest requests) and backstock product from all departments
- Process all inbound deliveries (using the receive application) to ensure inventory accuracy
- Complete all backroom daily and weekly audits
- Operate power equipment only if certified
- Maintain backroom organization and location accuracy and follow equipment guidelines
- Follow processes accurately with attention to detail, monitor own progress and accurately prioritize tasks
- Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest
- Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance
- All other duties based on business needs
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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