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4am Seasonal Backroom Holiday Stocking

TJX Companies · Shorewood, IL · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Have you ever worked very early hours before? How did it go?

What they are checking: Whether they know from experience how they handle early mornings, not just hope it will work.

Tell me about a time you worked hard on something physical for several hours.

What they are checking: Whether they are ready for the lifting and standing of holiday stocking.

What makes you a good fit for a short holiday role?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the commitment of a seasonal job and plan to finish it.

What would you do

This shift starts at 4am. How will you make sure you get here on time every day through the holidays?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for sleep and transportation, since a 4am start is easy to miss.

Holiday trucks are bigger than usual. How would you keep up when the work keeps coming?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep a steady pace and not get overwhelmed during peak season volume.

A coworker asks you to skip a step to go faster. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep processing standards even when the team is rushed.

You notice an expensive item missing its security tag. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they care about loss prevention during the season when theft risk is highest.

If you finish early, would you help on the floor or with another task?

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and eager to help, which seasonal supervisors look for.

About the work

What would you check before sending merchandise from the backroom to the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to tags, hangers and sizes so goods are ready to sell.

How would you organize your area so others can find what they need?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the backroom usable for everyone on a crowded shift.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

Marshalls At 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. Job Description: Opportunity: Grow Your Career Responsible 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 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 Who We’re Looking For: You. • 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 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: 1008 Brook Forest Ave Location: USA Marshalls Store 1131 Shorewood IL This position has a starting pay range of $15.00 to $15.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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