Retail Associate
Ross Stores, Inc. · West Allis, WI · 4 wk ago
Business Development$20.4/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections only if real content. The posting includes values, general purpose, essential functions, competencies, qualifications & special skills, education/certifications, physical requirements, supervisory responsibilities, disclaimer. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, disclaimer? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should drop the EEO paragraph and disclaimer? The disclaimer is legal boilerplate; likely remove. Also remove duplicated lines (like repeated cleaning tasks). Keep substantive info.
We need headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for section headings. Use
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to decide which sections have content.
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraph about Ross, values, etc. That's prose.
- Responsibilities: essential functions (list of duties). Could be a list.
- Requirements: maybe physical requirements, education/certifications, etc.
- Qualifications: maybe qualifications & special skills.
- Skills: competencies.
- Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present; we should not include them.
We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So omit Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like values, mission, corporate HQ, buying offices, distribution centers, revenue, Fortune 500, inclusive work environment, continuous learning, etc. That's about the role.
Essential functions: many bullet-like sentences. We'll turn into
- .
Competencies: list of competencies (Manages Work Processes, Business Acumen, Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes, Developing Talent, Collaboration, Leading by Example, Communication, Ensures Accountability & Execution). Those are likely a list.
Qualifications & Special Skills Required: includes ability to communicate, basic math. Also maybe "Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments." Also "Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner." That's two items.
Education / Certifications: none specified? It says "EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS" then blank? Actually after that heading there is "Physical Requirements". So maybe no education/certifications listed. We should not create a section if no content. So we can omit Education/Certifications.
Physical Requirements: list of abilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: "Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. None". That's basically none; we could omit or maybe include as a short p? But it's mostly filler. Probably omit.
We need to avoid duplication: cleaning tasks repeated twice; we should keep only one instance.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine similar points but not lose detail. Might be okay to deduplicate identical sentences.
Let's extract content.
Intro paragraph: "Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams."
We need to fix spacing: there are some missing spaces due to OCR: "evolvingCareer growth." should be "evolving. Career growth." etc. We'll keep as is but maybe add spaces? We should not invent; but we can keep original text; it's okay.
Now Responsibilities (Essential Functions). Let's list each distinct duty:
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
- Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone.
- Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits.
- Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times.
- Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
- Assists Customers in any way necessary – is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.
- Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying “hello” throughout the Store as well as saying “thank you” with every register transaction.
- Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times.
- Responds to Customer Service calls immediately.
- Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
- Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
- Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
- Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company’s dress code at all times.
- Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.
- Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.
- Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.
- As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers.
- Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
- Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.
- Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures.
- Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role.
- Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.
We should remove duplicate cleaning tasks line (there is another later: "Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas." That's a subset; we can keep the longer one.
Now Competencies list:
- Manages Work Processes
- Business Acumen
- Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
- Developing Talent
- Collaboration
- Leading by Example
- Communication
- Ensures Accountability & Execution
Now Qualifications & Special Skills Required:
- Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 lbs.
- Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
- Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
- Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.
- Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
- Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: "Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. None" - not substantive; we can omit.
Now we need to map to headings.
About the role: intro paragraph.
Responsibilities: essential functions list.
Requirements: maybe physical requirements? Or we could combine physical requirements and education/certifications (none). But we have a "Requirements" heading; we can put physical requirements there.
Qualifications: qualifications & special skills.
Skills: competencies.
We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving. Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow. Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
Responsibilities
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
- Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone.
- Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits.
- Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times.
- Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
- Assists Customers in any way necessary – is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.
- Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying “hello” throughout the Store as well as saying “thank you” with every register transaction.
- Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times.
- Responds to Customer Service calls immediately.
- Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
- Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
- Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
- Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company’s dress code at all times.
- Performs daily assigned s
for prose. We need to decide which sections have content. - About the role: could be the introductory paragraph about Ross, values, etc. That's prose. - Responsibilities: essential functions (list of duties). Could be a list. - Requirements: maybe physical requirements, education/certifications, etc. - Qualifications: maybe qualifications & special skills. - Skills: competencies. - Benefits, Pay, Schedule: not present; we should not include them. We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So omit Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include details like values, mission, corporate HQ, buying offices, distribution centers, revenue, Fortune 500, inclusive work environment, continuous learning, etc. That's about the role. Essential functions: many bullet-like sentences. We'll turn into
- .
Competencies: list of competencies (Manages Work Processes, Business Acumen, Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes, Developing Talent, Collaboration, Leading by Example, Communication, Ensures Accountability & Execution). Those are likely a list.
Qualifications & Special Skills Required: includes ability to communicate, basic math. Also maybe "Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments." Also "Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner." That's two items.
Education / Certifications: none specified? It says "EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS" then blank? Actually after that heading there is "Physical Requirements". So maybe no education/certifications listed. We should not create a section if no content. So we can omit Education/Certifications.
Physical Requirements: list of abilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: "Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. None". That's basically none; we could omit or maybe include as a short p? But it's mostly filler. Probably omit.
We need to avoid duplication: cleaning tasks repeated twice; we should keep only one instance.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine similar points but not lose detail. Might be okay to deduplicate identical sentences.
Let's extract content.
Intro paragraph: "Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams."
We need to fix spacing: there are some missing spaces due to OCR: "evolvingCareer growth." should be "evolving. Career growth." etc. We'll keep as is but maybe add spaces? We should not invent; but we can keep original text; it's okay.
Now Responsibilities (Essential Functions). Let's list each distinct duty:
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
- Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone.
- Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits.
- Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times.
- Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
- Assists Customers in any way necessary – is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.
- Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying “hello” throughout the Store as well as saying “thank you” with every register transaction.
- Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times.
- Responds to Customer Service calls immediately.
- Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
- Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
- Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
- Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company’s dress code at all times.
- Performs daily assigned sizing and recovery per company best practice to ensure a neat, clean and organized store that is well-maintained and efficiently merchandised to standards.
- Expedites newly received merchandise receipts to the sales floor with a sense of urgency, merchandising all items per company best practice to the monthly presentation guidelines and maintaining merchandise/brand name familiarity within departments to assist Customers.
- Understands the Loss Prevention Awareness program, the Shortage Highway, the Store Protection Specialist (SPS) position (where applicable), and merchandise protection standards.
- As a representative of Ross Inc., demonstrates integrity and honesty in all interactions with Associates and Customers.
- Safeguards confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
- Follows all Mark-Out-of-Stock (MOS) policies, including the identification of MOS merchandise, proper processing of each piece and the notification of Store Leadership to review and approve all disposals.
- Follows all policies and procedures concerning cash, check, charge card and refund transactions, voids and offline procedures.
- Maintains a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency to efficiently perform their role.
- Maximizes productivity by executing all Store best practices and minimizing steps and touches in their work flow.
We should remove duplicate cleaning tasks line (there is another later: "Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, and replenishing restroom supplies to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas." That's a subset; we can keep the longer one.
Now Competencies list:
- Manages Work Processes
- Business Acumen
- Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
- Developing Talent
- Collaboration
- Leading by Example
- Communication
- Ensures Accountability & Execution
Now Qualifications & Special Skills Required:
- Effectively communicate with Customers, Associates and Store Leadership in a friendly, respectful, cooperative and pleasant manner.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations commonly used in retail environments.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally push, pull and lift more than 25 lbs.
- Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
- Ability to spend up to 100% of working time standing, walking, and moving around the Store.
- Ability to use all Store equipment, including PDTs, registers and PC as required.
- Ability to use janitorial equipment, rolling racks, ladders and other assigned supplies.
- Associates who work Stockroom shifts: Ability to regularly push, pull and lift more than 20 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities: "Certain assignments may require other qualifications and skills. None" - not substantive; we can omit.
Now we need to map to headings.
About the role: intro paragraph.
Responsibilities: essential functions list.
Requirements: maybe physical requirements? Or we could combine physical requirements and education/certifications (none). But we have a "Requirements" heading; we can put physical requirements there.
Qualifications: qualifications & special skills.
Skills: competencies.
We should not include Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
Now ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed.
Now produce HTML fragment:
About the role
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving. Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow. Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution. Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
Responsibilities
- Understands that safety is the number one priority and practices safe behaviors in everything they do.
- Maintains a high level of awareness on the sales floor to create a safe and secure shopping environment for everyone.
- Maintains clutter free, clear egress to emergency exits.
- Immediately corrects or reports any unsafe conditions or practices to Store Leadership.
- Treats all Customers and Associates with respect and courtesy; is friendly and professional at all times.
- Recognizes fellow Associates using Company recognition programs.
- Assists Customers in any way necessary – is register-trained, assists Customers with merchandise, and answers Customer questions in a polite and knowledgeable manner.
- Greets all Customers by making eye contact, smiling and saying “hello” throughout the Store as well as saying “thank you” with every register transaction.
- Provides prompt and efficient responses to Customers at all times.
- Responds to Customer Service calls immediately.
- Handles all Customer issues in a courteous and helpful way, calling a member of the Store Leadership when needed.
- Represents and supports the Company brand at all times.
- Performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, wiping counters and mirrors, replenishing restroom supplies, and disinfecting high-touch areas including the front-end, sales floor and restrooms to help maintain merchandise, customer and Team areas.
- Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the Company’s dress code at all times.
- Performs daily assigned s