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Part Time Merchandising Associate

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

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a part-time role. What does your availability look like during the week and on weekends?

What they are checking: Whether their schedule fits the store's part-time needs, including busy weekend shifts.

Tell me about a time you were proud of how organized you kept a space.

What they are checking: Attention to detail that keeps a TJ Maxx department neat and shoppable.

Tell me about a time you had to work with someone whose style was different from yours.

What they are checking: Respect and teamwork that support a positive store culture.

How do you stay busy and useful when the store is quiet?

What they are checking: Initiative to recover, restock and help without waiting for direction.

What would you do

A customer asks if more of a popular item is coming. What do you say?

What they are checking: Honest answers about off-price inventory without making promises the store can't keep.

A customer leaves a pile of clothes in the fitting room. How quickly do you deal with it and why?

What they are checking: Understanding that fast recovery keeps items on the floor for sale and reduces loss.

How would you share information about the rewards program with a customer?

What they are checking: Comfort promoting loyalty programs in a natural, helpful way.

What would you do if you saw a coworker break a store rule?

What they are checking: Integrity and willingness to speak up through the right channels.

About the work

How would you set up a rack of new arrivals so customers notice them?

What they are checking: Basic merchandising sense about sizing, color and making items easy to shop.

How do you ring up a purchase and make sure the change is right?

What they are checking: Accurate register handling, since associates may be cross-trained to work checkout.

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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 USD $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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