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FT Merchandise Coordinator

TJX Companies · Wauwatosa, WI · $14.25–$14.75 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Why are you interested in a full-time Merchandise Coordinator role?

What they are checking: Whether they like the pace and physical work of processing and want to lead others in it.

Tell me about your experience with receiving, stocking or working in a backroom.

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on processing background that will earn credibility with the associates they train.

Tell me about a time you trained someone on a hands-on task.

What they are checking: Whether they can teach processing skills clearly and check for understanding instead of just showing it once.

Tell me about a time you kept a team working together when people didn't get along.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage friction on a team that works shoulder to shoulder in a crowded backroom.

What would you do

How would you decide which merchandise gets processed and put out first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about sales and floor space, like seasonal goods or empty fixtures, rather than just box order.

Your processors are working slower than usual, and the truck isn't going to be finished. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the real cause and adjust the team rather than just telling people to hurry up.

How would you keep the Coordinator on Duty updated on how processing is going?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate across the store so the floor and front end can plan around the merchandise flow.

You notice a processor skipping security tags on some items to go faster. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they correct shortcuts that create loss, and coach the person rather than just scolding them.

About the work

At the end of a shift, what would you look at to know if processing went well?

What they are checking: Whether they measure success by merchandise on the floor, accuracy and teamwork, not just boxes opened.

Walk me through how you'd run a truck delivery, from the moment it arrives to merchandise on the floor.

What they are checking: Whether they understand the flow of receiving and processing and can prioritize what reaches the floor first.

Merchandise has to be properly tagged, hung, secured and coded. Why does each of those matter?

What they are checking: Whether they connect processing accuracy to pricing, theft and customers finding the right size.

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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 executing receiving and merchandising standards while ensuring Associates are processing efficiently and effectively, and working as a team. Ensures an excellent customer experience by engaging and interacting with all customers, and maintaining a clean and organized store. Role models exceptional customer service. • Creates a positive internal and external customer experience • Promotes a culture of honesty and integrity; maintains confidentiality • Orchestrates truck delivery, prioritizing the processing of merchandise onto the sales floor • Trains and mentors Associates on established merchandising and processing principles • Ensures merchandise is properly tagged, hung, secured, and coded • Communicates with the Coordinator on Duty to ensure efficient flow of goods to sales floor • Ensures Associates complete tasks and activities according to store plan; prioritizes as needed • Monitors productivity of team and coaches as necessary • Organizes and rotates back stock for easy replenishment • Maintains and upholds merchandising philosophy and signage standards • Maintains all organizational, cleanliness and recovery standards for the backroom area • Ensures compliance with recycling and, where applicable, hazardous waste programs • Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides progress updates • Provides and accepts recognition and constructive feedback • Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness • Ensures adherence to all labor laws, policies, and procedures • Promotes credit and loyalty programs • Supports and participates in store shrink reduction goals and programs • Promotes safety awareness and maintains a safe environment • Other duties as assigned Who We’re Looking For: You. • Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends • Superior communication and organizational skills with attention to detail • Capable of multi-tasking • Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations • Team player, working effectively with peers and supervisors • Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation • Able to train others • 1 year retail and 6 months of leadership experience 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: 11500 W Burleigh Street - Suite 194 Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 0202 Wauwatosa WI This position has a starting pay range of $14.25 to $14.75 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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