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Backroom/Builder Morning Associate

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

Posted Sep 30, 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

At HomeGoods, a builder may put together furniture or large items before they go on the floor. Have you ever assembled furniture or anything similar?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience following assembly steps or can learn them carefully.

Tell me about a time you did careful, detailed work with your hands.

What they are checking: Whether they have the patience and attention to detail that building and processing need.

What would you do

This is a morning role. How will you make sure you are on time and ready to work?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably start early, since goods need to be ready before customers arrive.

You are building a shelf unit and realize the floor team needs a different task done right away. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with the coordinator and adjust to what the store needs most.

You finish your building tasks early. What would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they look for the next useful task without being asked.

Would you be open to helping at the register or on the sales floor?

What they are checking: Whether they welcome cross-training, which the posting says associates may need.

About the work

How do you follow assembly instructions when a step is confusing or a part seems missing?

What they are checking: Whether they work patiently and check parts instead of forcing pieces or skipping steps.

Why would it matter if a piece of furniture on the floor was built loosely or wrong?

What they are checking: Whether they connect careful building to customer safety, returns and the store's reputation.

HomeGoods sells lots of fragile items like glass and ceramics. How would you handle them in the backroom?

What they are checking: Whether they handle breakables carefully to prevent damages.

How do you use tools like a screwdriver, drill or box cutter safely?

What they are checking: Whether they take tool safety seriously in a busy backroom.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

HomeGoods 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: 432 Randall Rd Location: USA HomeGoods Store 1153 South Elgin IL This position has a starting pay range of USD $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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