store cleaning associate

TJ Maxx 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. Address 595 Shelburne Road, Location: USA TJ Maxx Store 0646, South Burlington, VT.

About the role

Opportunity: Grow Your Career

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized store environment with a focus on floor care.
• Operate the scrubber and buffer; dust mop, damp mop, sweep, vacuum, dust, and spot clean glass and windows.
• Adhere to all operational, merchandise, and loss prevention standards.
• Be cross‑trained to work in multiple areas of the store to support business needs.
• Role model established customer experience practices with internal and external customers.
• Support and embody a positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Maintain all floor care cleanliness standards, including maintenance and operation of the scrubber and buffer.
• Maintain organizational, cleanliness, and recovery standards for the entire store (e.g., Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom, Restrooms).
• Adhere to all company Health and Safety policies (including refilling essential items in the Lounge, Restrooms, and Front End).
• Be cross‑trained in other store areas (Backroom, Front End, Sales Floor, etc.).
• Support and respond to all Front End coverage needs.
• Adhere to and uphold merchandising philosophy and signage standards.
• Initiate and participate in store recovery as needed throughout the day.
• Adhere to all operational and loss prevention controls per company guidelines, including shrink reduction.
• Communicate accurately and effectively with management and Associates.
• Adhere to all labor laws, policies, and procedures, including Associate meal and break period policies.
• Participate in safety awareness and maintain a safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule to support business needs.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and run floor buffer and scrubber.
• Capable of multi‑tasking.
• Able to respond appropriately to changes in direction or unexpected situations.
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written; listens and responds appropriately.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Standout colleague, working effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Retail customer experience preferred.

Benefits

• Associate discount
• EAP
• Smoking cessation
• Bereavement
• 401(k) Associate contributions
• Child care & cell phone discounts
• Pet & legal insurance
• Credit union
• Referral bonuses
• 401(k) match (for those meeting service or hours requirements)
• 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

Pay

This position has a starting pay range of $16.00 to $16.50 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.