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Merchandise Coordinator

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

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led a small team to finish a task on time.

What they are checking: Leading associates through processing work, which is how merchandise coordinators are judged.

Tell me about a time you kept a positive attitude in a stressful work situation.

What they are checking: Steady leadership that keeps a processing team motivated during heavy delivery days.

What does maintaining confidentiality mean in a store leadership role?

What they are checking: Trustworthiness with information about associates, schedules or loss prevention matters.

What would you do

An associate keeps hanging items on the wrong hangers and skipping security tags. How do you address it?

What they are checking: Coaching to standards in a way that changes behavior rather than just fixing the work yourself.

How do you decide which departments get new merchandise first when the floor is low in several areas?

What they are checking: Using sales floor needs and priorities to direct the flow of goods.

You notice the backroom is getting overcrowded with unprocessed goods. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing workflow problems early and raising them with the Coordinator on Duty.

A customer is waiting while you are leading processing in the stockroom. How do you make sure they're helped?

What they are checking: Keeping customer service a priority while leading back-of-house work.

About the work

Walk me through how you would organize the processing of a truck delivery at a TJ Maxx store.

What they are checking: Practical knowledge of unloading, sorting, ticketing and moving goods to the floor efficiently.

Why does accurate coding and tagging matter for the business, not just for presentation?

What they are checking: Understanding that coding drives pricing, inventory and markdowns across the store.

How do you train a brand-new associate on processing during their first week?

What they are checking: Structured training that builds both speed and accuracy in new team members.

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The full job description

As published by TJX Companies.

Marshalls 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: 6233 East State Street Location: USA Marshalls Store 0296 Rockford IL This position has a starting pay range of USD $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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