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Early Morning Backroom Associate

TJX Companies · Marshfield, WI · $13.25–$13.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

Have you ever unloaded a truck or processed shipments? Tell me what that was like.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled freight before or at least understand how physical and fast-paced the work is.

Tell me about a time you were asked to do something a different way than you were used to. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow established processing standards even when they think their own way is faster.

What does good teamwork look like on a busy truck day?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate and share the load during the most hectic part of the backroom week.

What would you do

Backroom work here starts early. What does your morning routine look like to make sure you show up ready to work?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to a reliable early start, which is the first thing a backroom schedule depends on.

You are told to finish processing a load in two hours, but it is bigger than usual. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up early about time, ask for direction, and keep working steadily instead of rushing carelessly.

You notice a box of merchandise left by the back door where it does not belong. What would you think and what would you do?

What they are checking: Whether they connect odd details in the backroom to theft risk and report them through the right person.

If you finish your backroom tasks early, what would you do next?

What they are checking: Whether they look for work and help the team instead of waiting to be told, which supervisors notice quickly.

How comfortable are you being trained on the register or sales floor too?

What they are checking: Whether they are open to cross-training, because the posting says associates may cover several areas of the store.

About the work

When you open a carton, what would you check before the items go out to the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they think about counts, damage, tags and hangers before merchandise moves, which keeps the store accurate.

How do you keep a backroom organized so the next shift can find things?

What they are checking: Whether they see the backroom as shared space that slows everyone down when it turns into a mess.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

TJ Maxx 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: 1629 N Central Ave Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 1601 Marshfield WI This position has a starting pay range of $13.25 to $13.75 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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