Stockroom Associate

Job Summary:

A Stockroom Associate plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of a store's inventory system. The Stockroom Associate is responsible for receiving, organizing, and maintaining merchandise in the stockroom, ensuring products are easily accessible for the sales floor and customers. As a Stockroom Associate, you will support the retail team by keeping stock levels accurate, shelves replenished, and products ready for display.

The Stockroom Associate will manage shipments, unpack boxes, label items, and ensure all products are properly stored. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A Stockroom Associate should have strong organizational skills, a good eye for accuracy, and the ability to multitask effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and verify incoming shipments as a Stockroom Associate.

• Organize merchandise in designated stockroom areas.

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the stockroom.

• Track and document inventory levels as a Stockroom Associate.

• Replenish sales floor products as needed.

• Assist in conducting regular stock audits and cycle counts.

• Ensure that damaged or defective merchandise is reported promptly.

• Collaborate with team members and management to improve inventory efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Prior experience as a Stockroom Associate or in inventory management is an asset.

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

• Ability to lift, move, and organize heavy items.

• Proficiency with basic computer and inventory software systems.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

The ideal Stockroom Associate is dependable, motivated, and dedicated to maintaining efficient inventory control. This role offers opportunities for growth in retail and logistics operations.

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 is the Stockroom Associate's role in maintaining inventory accuracy?

A: The role involves keeping stock levels accurate. The associate must track and document inventory levels, assist in conducting regular stock audits and cycle counts, and ensure that damaged or defective merchandise is reported promptly.

Q: What key skills and personal attributes are essential for success in this role?

A: Success requires a detail-oriented individual with strong attention to detail and time management skills. The associate needs strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and must be able to multitask effectively. The ideal candidate is also dependable and motivated.

Q: Is previous experience required to become a Stockroom Associate?

A: While a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, prior experience as a Stockroom Associate or in inventory management is considered an asset.

Q: What technical knowledge is helpful for the position?

A: The associate should possess proficiency with basic computer and inventory software systems.