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HomeGoods Retail Merchandise Associate

TJX Companies · Sun Prairie, WI · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 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

Why HomeGoods?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in the store and its products, which makes them better at helping shoppers.

Tell me about a time you dealt with an unhappy customer. What did you say?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and polite, listen, and know when to bring in a coordinator.

Tell me about a job, class or team where you had to follow a set procedure exactly. How did you stay accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they can follow established operating procedures every time, especially for returns and cash handling.

What's one thing a store can do that makes you want to come back as a shopper?

What they are checking: Whether they understand what a satisfying customer experience actually feels like from the other side of the counter.

How do you stay productive during slow stretches of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they find work without being told, like recovery and straightening, instead of waiting for direction.

What would you do

A customer needs help getting a large mirror to the register. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they offer help willingly while using safe lifting practices and asking for a second person if needed.

A customer asks if you have a jacket in a different size, and the racks don't have it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they make a real effort and stay friendly when the off-price stock simply might not have it.

How would you handle a return where the customer has no receipt?

What they are checking: Whether they will follow the store's process and ask for help rather than guessing or making up rules.

About the work

HomeGoods sells a lot of breakable home decor. How would you handle and display fragile items?

What they are checking: Whether they think about careful handling and safe displays, which prevents damage and protects customers.

How do you make sure merchandise goes back to the right department and size when you're recovering the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to detail on sizing and placement, which keeps the store easy for customers to shop.

New merchandise arrives here all the time. How quickly do you think you could learn where everything goes?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic and eager about learning a store layout that keeps changing with each delivery.

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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: 425 S Legacy Way Location: USA HomeGoods Store 1005 Sun Prairie WI 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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