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Full Time Backroom Corrdinator

TJX Companies · Tinley Park, IL · $16.00–$16.50 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 4, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 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

Tell me about a time you led a team to get a big job done on time.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience directing others under a deadline.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a process to someone who learned differently than you.

What they are checking: Whether they adapt how they train so every associate meets the standard.

What would you do

The backroom is full and another truck is due tomorrow. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they work with the Coordinator on Duty to push goods out and free space before it becomes a crisis.

An associate keeps finishing late. How would you find out why and help them improve?

What they are checking: Whether they look for the cause, such as training gaps, before treating it as an effort problem.

How do you keep morale up on long, physical truck days?

What they are checking: Whether they lead by example and keep the team working together.

What would you do if you suspected merchandise was going missing from the backroom?

What they are checking: Whether they report concerns to management confidentially and tighten processing controls.

About the work

As a full-time backroom coordinator, how would you plan a week of truck deliveries?

What they are checking: Whether they think ahead about staffing, space and priorities across the week, not just day by day.

How do you decide which merchandise gets processed first off a truck?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by floor needs and selling opportunity instead of order of arrival.

What would you look for when checking an associate's processing work?

What they are checking: Whether they know what tagging, hanging, securing and coding errors look like and catch them early.

How do you keep the backroom safe with heavy loads and lots of people moving around?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of safety for the whole team.

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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: The 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 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: 7252 W 191st St Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 0486 Tinley Park IL This position has a starting pay range of $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.