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Seasonal Stockroom Associate

TJX Companies · Palatine, IL · $15.00–$15.50 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a seasonal role during our busiest time. What makes you want to work in a HomeGoods stockroom for the season?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the pace of a holiday season and are committed to finishing it out.

Tell me about a job where you were on your feet and lifting for most of the day.

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about the physical side of stockroom work.

Tell me about a time you helped a teammate who was falling behind.

What they are checking: Whether they think as part of a team during the push to get product out for the holidays.

What would you do

How would you keep a stockroom organized when shipments keep coming in faster than they go out?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep space usable and goods findable when the backroom gets crowded.

You open a box and find a broken item. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow damage procedures instead of tossing or shelving the item without telling anyone.

Your supervisor gives you a task, then a coordinator asks you to do something else. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate when priorities conflict instead of quietly choosing one and leaving the other undone.

If you were asked to cover a register during a rush, how would you feel about that?

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to cross-train, since the posting says associates may work multiple areas.

About the work

HomeGoods carries a lot of breakable items like glass and dishes. How would you handle and stock them?

What they are checking: Whether they think about careful handling of fragile goods, which cuts down on damages and markdowns.

Why do tags and price stickers need to be on every item before it goes to the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they connect processing accuracy to smooth checkouts and fewer customer complaints.

How do you stay safe using box cutters, ladders or carts?

What they are checking: Whether they take basic stockroom safety seriously and will not cut corners on equipment.

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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: 715 E Dundee Rd Location: USA HomeGoods Store 0118 Palatine IL This position has a starting pay range of USD $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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