Backroom Associate

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Backroom Associate to join our dynamic retail operations team. The Backroom Associate plays a vital role in maintaining store efficiency, ensuring that inventory is well-organized, and supporting daily operations behind the scenes. As a Backroom Associate, you will be responsible for managing stock, replenishing merchandise, and maintaining an organized backroom environment. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and take pride in ensuring smooth retail functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unpack, and organize shipments as a Backroom Associate while maintaining accuracy in inventory counts.

• Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled, stored, and easily accessible in the backroom area.

• Work closely with store associates to replenish shelves and stock the sales floor efficiently.

• Assist in conducting regular inventory audits as a Backroom Associate, ensuring accurate product tracking and loss prevention.

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the backroom environment.

• Operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks or stock carts, following safety guidelines.

• Support the sales team by locating products promptly to improve customer satisfaction.

• As a Backroom Associate, communicate effectively with management to report discrepancies, damages, or shortages in inventory.

• Contribute to team goals by performing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle the diverse duties of a Backroom Associate.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Ability to lift, move, and carry heavy merchandise safely.

• Attention to detail for accurate recordkeeping and inventory control.

• Time management and problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges effectively.

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Previous experience as a Backroom Associate, stock clerk, warehouse assistant, or similar role preferred.

• Familiarity with inventory management systems and basic computer skills.

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to perform repetitive physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join as a Backroom Associate?

A career as a Backroom Associate provides the opportunity to play a key role in retail operations. You will gain valuable experience in inventory management, teamwork, and retail logistics. The Backroom Associate position is perfect for individuals seeking to develop strong organizational and operational skills while contributing to the success of a thriving retail environment.

About US

The TJX Companies, Inc., a Fortune 100 company, is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. Our mission is to deliver great value to customers every day. We do this by offering a rapidly changing assortment of quality, fashionable, brand name, and designer merchandise at prices generally 20% to 60% below full-price retailers' regular prices on comparable merchandise. We operate over 5,000 stores across nine countries, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Homesense, and Sierra, in the U.S.; Winners, HomeSense, and Marshalls in Canada; TK Maxx and Homesense in Europe, and TK Maxx in Australia. We also operate e-commerce sites for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra in the U.S. and three sites for TK Maxx in Europe. Our value mission extends to our corporate responsibility efforts, which are focused on supporting our Associates, giving back in the communities we serve, the environment, and operating responsibly.

Q: What are the core responsibilities related to managing incoming shipments and merchandise?

A: Core responsibilities include receiv[ing], unpack[ing], and organiz[ing] shipments. The Backroom Associate must also ensure all merchandise is properly labeled, stored, and easily accessible in the backroom area.

Q: How does the Backroom Associate support the sales team and floor operations?

A: The Backroom Associate works closely with store associates to replenish shelves and stock the sales floor efficiently. They also support the sales team by locating products promptly to improve customer satisfaction.

Q: What operational and safety duties are required within the backroom environment?

A: The Backroom Associate must maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards in the backroom environment. They are also required to operate warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks or stock carts, following safety guidelines.

Q: What key skills and personal attributes are essential for a successful Backroom Associate?

A: Essential skills include strong organizational and multitasking skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and time management and problem-solving skills. Success also requires attention to detail for accurate recordkeeping and inventory control, as well as being reliable [and] punctual.