Retail Cleaning Associate

Job Summary:

The Retail Cleaning Associate ensures the cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of the store at all times. A Retail Cleaning Associate maintains a spotless environment for customers and employees by cleaning floors, restrooms, shelves, and common areas. The Retail Cleaning Associate plays a vital role in promoting a positive shopping experience through attention to detail and consistency.

A successful Retail Cleaning Associate is reliable, thorough, and committed to maintaining hygiene standards. The Retail Cleaning Associate may also assist with light maintenance tasks and ensure cleaning supplies are stocked and properly used.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cleaning duties as a Retail Cleaning Associate.

• Sweep, mop, and vacuum sales floors.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms and common areas.

• Dispose of trash and recyclables.

• Maintain cleanliness in stockrooms and break areas.

• Follow health and safety guidelines for cleaning materials.

• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.

• Support other Retail Cleaning Associates during peak hours.

Requirements And Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior experience as a Retail Cleaning Associate or janitorial role preferred.

• Knowledge of cleaning tools and materials.

• Ability to perform physical cleaning tasks safely.

• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Positive attitude and teamwork abilities.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the main objective or role of a Retail Cleaning Associate?

A: The main objective of the Retail Cleaning Associate is to ensure the cleanliness, safety, and professional appearance of the store at all times. The role is vital in promoting a positive shopping experience through consistency and attention to detail.

Q: What are the primary cleaning tasks a Retail Cleaning Associate is expected to perform?

A: Primary tasks include performing daily cleaning duties. This involves physically cleaning floors by performing actions such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming sales floors.

Q: Which specific areas of the store are prioritized for cleaning and sanitation?

A: The associate is responsible for maintaining a spotless environment for customers and employees. This includes cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and common areas, as well as maintaining cleanliness in stockrooms and break areas.

Q: Does the role include responsibilities related to trash disposal and supply management?

A: Yes, the role involves disposing of trash and recyclables. The Retail Cleaning Associate must also ensure that cleaning supplies are stocked and properly used.

Q: What is the importance of safety and reporting maintenance issues in this role?

A: Safety is critical; the associate must follow health and safety guidelines for cleaning materials and possess the ability to perform physical cleaning tasks safely. Additionally, the associate must report maintenance issues or hazards promptly and may assist with light maintenance tasks.

Q: What formal education and previous experience are required to become a Retail Cleaning Associate?

A: A High school diploma or equivalent is required. Prior experience as a Retail Cleaning Associate or in a janitorial role is preferred.

Q: What technical knowledge is necessary for a successful Retail Cleaning Associate?

A: A successful associate should have knowledge of cleaning tools and materials.

Q: What soft skills and personal attributes are necessary for success in this position?

A: Key personal attributes include being dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented. The associate must also exhibit a positive attitude and teamwork abilities, and demonstrate excellent time management skills.

Q: How does the Retail Cleaning Associate interact with the team and support store operations?

A: The associate is expected to work with a teamwork focus. They may be required to support other Retail Cleaning Associates during peak hours.

Q: Who is the employer, and what is the company's business mission?

A: The employer is The TJX Companies, Inc., which is a Fortune 100 company. TJX is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions globally. Their mission is to deliver great value to customers every day.