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Mid-Day Cashiers 11am-6pm

TJX Companies · Onalaska, WI · $14.00–$14.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you were responsible for handling money. How did you make sure it was right?

What they are checking: Whether they take cash accuracy seriously, because register shortages are tracked and repeated ones can cost someone the job.

This posting talks about honesty, integrity and respect. Tell me about a time you did the right thing when nobody would have noticed.

What they are checking: Whether integrity shows up in their actions, since stores trust associates with cash, merchandise and each other.

How do you stay friendly and patient with customers late in a long shift when you're tired?

What they are checking: Whether their customer service holds up under fatigue, which is exactly when standards tend to slip.

What would you do

An 11 to 6 shift catches both the lunch rush and the after-work rush. How would you keep the line moving when it backs up?

What they are checking: Whether they work quickly without cutting corners on accuracy, and know when to call for backup.

A customer wants to return an item without a receipt and gets upset when you explain the options. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, follow return policy, and know when to call a coordinator instead of bending the rules.

Part of the job is promoting the credit card and loyalty programs. How would you bring them up with a customer who's in a hurry?

What they are checking: Whether they can make a short, natural pitch without pressuring people, since promoting these programs is part of every transaction.

Your drawer comes up five dollars short at the end of your shift. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it honestly and right away instead of hiding it, which matters far more than the five dollars.

An item rings up at a different price than the tag says and the customer points it out. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow the store's price check process and keep the customer happy without guessing on their own.

A customer is short with you at the register because the line was long. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can absorb frustration without taking it personally and still give that customer a good experience.

When the line is empty for a few minutes, what do you do at the register?

What they are checking: Whether they use slow moments to straighten the front end, restock supplies and recover nearby racks without being told.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd count change back to a customer who hands you a twenty for a $13.47 purchase.

What they are checking: Whether they can count back change accurately and confidently, which the posting calls out as an established operating procedure.

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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: 9366 State Hwy 16 Ste 400 Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 0692 Onalaska WI This position has a starting pay range of $14.00 to $14.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

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