customer service associate

Amazon

<div>
 
 Description
 
 
 
 
 Customer Service Associate
 
 
 
 Our mission at Amazon is to be Earth&rsquo;s most customer-centric company, and our award-winning Customer Service team is a key part of achieving that goal. Doing our best for our customers is where we get our energy, and that&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find we approach things differently here. You won&rsquo;t be asked to read from a script or learn dialogue by heart. Instead, we&rsquo;ll provide you with the training you need to problem solve for our customers. You&rsquo;ll bring your unique personality to every customer conversation and deliver the exceptional support experience our customers love.
 
 
 
 What will you do as a Customer Service Associate?
 
 
 
 As an Amazon Customer Service Associate, you have a very clear purpose: to prevent issues, solve queries, and delight our customers. You&rsquo;ll be the first point of contact for our Arabic and/or English speaking customers by answering their requests through phone, chat and/or email &ndash; this includes everything from order and product questions to payment matters and website guidance. Our Customer Service Associates use a variety of tools to navigate, research, and review solutions, and communicate effectively with customers.
 
 
 
 What are your hours?
 
 
 
 This role requires working variable hours to match when customers need us most. You will work 9-hour shift including day, late and overnight shifts and your work week is minimum 40 hours. In order to match our customer demand, we schedule based on a variety of different shift patterns within our operating hours from Monday to Sunday. You may be required to work national holidays. You will learn more about your exact schedule closer to your start date.
 
 
 
 Basic Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 What qualifications do we need from you?
 
 
 
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 Minimum age: 18 years old
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 Have the right to work in Egypt
 </li>
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 Minimum qualification of a high school degree - Passed
 </li>
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 Strong communication skills in [English &amp; Arabic] (both written and oral fluency)
 </li>
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 Experience working with a computer
 </li>
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 The availability to work varying shifts from Monday to Sunday within our operating hours
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness and ability to work in rotating shifts (i.e. early, late, weekend, and overtime as required)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What strengths will you bring?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Hard-working, articulate, and detail-oriented
 </li>
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 Friendly and customer-focused in every situation
 </li>
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 Ability to learn quickly and embrace change
 </li>
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 Comfortable multi-tasking in a high-energy environment.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 What benefits will you receive?
 
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 One of the great things about joining Amazon&rsquo;s Customer Service team is that you don&rsquo;t need past experience in customer service. You&rsquo;ll receive training and be provided with a complete equipment package when you join. Additionally, we offer a number of benefits, including:
 
 
 <ul>
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 Social Insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Medical Insurance
 </li>
 <li>
 Transportation: we will continue to provide 1-way night transportation from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am with gathering points for males and door to door transportation for females. Additionally, we will provide shuttle buses throughout the day starting 7:00 am to the below drop off points every 30 min:
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Gas station beside bloom bank
 </li>
 <li>
 Downtown Street
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 If this role sounds like it&rsquo;s for you, then click on the link below to start the application process
 
 !
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll need to allow 1.5 hours to complete the full application, including assessments which will evaluate your suitability for the role. We recommend using a laptop/desktop computer in order to get the best experience. You will have the option to save your application between each stage of the application process and return to it if necessary, but we strongly advise you to complete the process in one sitting where possible.
 
 
 If successful, we will contact you about next steps!
 
 
 Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
 
 
 Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
 
 
 
 
 Company
 
 - Souq.com for E-Commerce LLC
 
 
 Job ID: ASF260123159
</div>

Customer Service Associate

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2>
Customer Service Associate 
Our mission at Amazon is to be Earth&rsquo;s most customer-centric company, and our award-winning Customer Service team is a key part of achieving that goal. Doing our best for our customers is where we get our energy, and that&rsquo;s why you&rsquo;ll find we approach things differently here. You won&rsquo;t be asked to read from a script or learn dialogue by heart. Instead, we&rsquo;ll provide you with the training you need to problem solve for our customers. You&rsquo;ll bring your unique personality to every customer conversation and deliver the exceptional support experience our customers love. 
 
What will you do as a Customer Service Associate? 
As an Amazon Customer Service Associate, you have a very clear purpose: to prevent issues, solve queries, and delight our customers. You&rsquo;ll be the first point of contact for our Arabic and/or English speaking customers by answering their requests through phone, chat and/or email &ndash; this includes everything from order and product questions to payment matters and website guidance. Our Customer Service Associates use a variety of tools to navigate, research, and review solutions, and communicate effectively with customers. 
 
What are your hours?
This role requires working variable hours to match when customers need us most. You will work 9-hour shift including day, late and overnight shifts and your work week is minimum 40 hours. In order to match our customer demand, we schedule based on a variety of different shift patterns within our operating hours from Monday to Sunday. You may be required to work national holidays. You will learn more about your exact schedule closer to your start date.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><div> 
What qualifications do we need from you? 
 
<ul><li>Minimum age: 18 years old</li><li>Have the right to work in Egypt</li><li>Minimum qualification of a high school degree - Passed</li><li>Strong communication skills in [English &amp; Arabic] (both written and oral fluency)</li><li>Experience working with a computer</li><li>The availability to work varying shifts from Monday to Sunday within our operating hours</li><li>Willingness and ability to work in rotating shifts (i.e. early, late, weekend, and overtime as required)</li></ul> 

What strengths will you bring? 
 
<ul><li>Hard-working, articulate, and detail-oriented</li><li>Friendly and customer-focused in every situation</li><li>Ability to learn quickly and embrace change</li><li>Comfortable multi-tasking in a high-energy environment.</li></ul> 

What benefits will you receive? 
 
One of the great things about joining Amazon&rsquo;s Customer Service team is that you don&rsquo;t need past experience in customer service. You&rsquo;ll receive training and be provided with a complete equipment package when you join. Additionally, we offer a number of benefits, including:
</div><ul><li>
Social Insurance</li><li>
Medical Insurance</li><li>
Transportation: we will continue to provide 1-way night transportation from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am with gathering points for males and door to door transportation for females. Additionally, we will provide shuttle buses throughout the day starting 7:00 am to the below drop off points every 30 min:
<ul><li>Gas station beside bloom bank</li><li>
Downtown Street</li></ul>
</li></ul> 
If this role sounds like it&rsquo;s for you, then click on the link below to start the application process! 
 
You&rsquo;ll need to allow 1.5 hours to complete the full application, including assessments which will evaluate your suitability for the role. We recommend using a laptop/desktop computer in order to get the best experience. You will have the option to save your application between each stage of the application process and return to it if necessary, but we strongly advise you to complete the process in one sitting where possible. 
 
If successful, we will contact you about next steps! 
 
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. 
 
Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.</div>

Walgreens

<div><ul><li>Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.</li>
<li>Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.</li>
</ul>Customer Experience
<ul><li>Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.</li>
<li>Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).</li>
</ul>Operations
<ul><li>Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.</li>
<li>Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.</li>
<li>Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed.</li>
<li>Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records. Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.</li>
<li>Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).</li>
<li>Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. Completes resets and revisions as directed.</li>
<li>Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs.</li>
<li>Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.</li>
<li>Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.</li>
<li>Assumes web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store).</li>
<li>Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.</li>
<li>Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.</li>
<li>Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.</li>
</ul>Training &amp; Personal Development
<ul><li>Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Basic Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)</li>
<li>Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours</li> 
</ul> 
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.</li>
<li>Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.</li>
<li>Prefer to be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)</li>
<li>Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.</li>
</ul>We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
 
 
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
 
Salary Range: $15 - $17.5 / Hourly</div>
 <div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h2>
<ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Health, dental and vision*</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Paid time off benefits</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Employee discount</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Flexible hours</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Training programs</h3></li>
</ul><ul><li>with a 30-hour work week</li></ul></div>

Mat's Pharmacy and Medical Supply

Customer Service Associate at Mat&rsquo;s Pharmacy is the first point of contact for customers when they enter or call our store. You will be responsible for greeting customers entering our establishment, maintaining clean and tidy checkout area and keeping reports of cash/credit transactions. Also you will be answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, and scanning documents into the system.You must be able to work day and evening shifts.Customer Service Responsibilities<ul><li>Greet customers entering establishments</li><li>Utilize a cash register to perform sales transactions</li><li>Assist customers with their shopping needs and questions</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized sales floor</li><li>Answer incoming calls and assist callers with their needs and (or) transfer them to the correct department</li><li>Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information</li><li>Put out products from wholesalers</li><li>Remove expired merchandise</li><li>Answer telephones and direct the caller to the appropriate associate.</li><li>Tactfully and pleasantly communicates with callers.</li><li>Provide callers with information such as company address, directions to the company location, company fax numbers, company website and other related information.</li><li>Guide customers with a timely and relevant information.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Must be at least 16 years of age or older</li><li>Excellent customer service skills</li><li>Phone etiquette skills</li><li>Computer and office equipment skills</li><li>Friendliness and patience</li><li>Cheerful and polite at all times</li><li>Excellent verbal communication</li><li>Customer satisfaction-oriented</li><li>Strong communications skills in English</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Cash handling</li><li>Credit transfers</li><li>Retails sales experience</li><li>Inventory</li><li>Merchandising</li></ul>Equal Opportunity EmployerMat's Pharmacy and Medical Supply is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local law.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $16.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Cashier/Customer Service Associate

EACOM

We are looking for a virtual assistant who is energetic, interested in marketing and people person. You can work from home or anywhere else with high speed internet access.The tasks include<ul><li>Make cold calls to generate leads from a provided spreadsheet. Taking notes, following up with them, helping them resolving their problems, setting up appointments.</li><li>Conduct online research to find address and contact details for a given list of contact information.</li></ul>Excellent English speaking and listening skills are must. Driving for results, consistent, eager to learn and patience are preferred characteristics for the job.Preferred skills: United States Real Estate company lead generation experience, cold calling experience, land acquisition and social media experience are preferred, but not required.The work hours will be during 10am to 6pm US Eastern Time.Interested candidate is strongly recommended to submit a self-introduction video of no less than one minute to eacomllc@gmail.comFresh graduates are encouraged to apply.Job Type: Part-timePay: US Dollar $5 per hourExpected hours: 20 per weekLanguage:<ul><li>Excellent English (Required)</li></ul>Job Type: Part-timePay: E&pound;250.00 per hourWork Location: In person

<div><ul><li>Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.</li>
<li>Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service.</li>
<li>In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.</li>
</ul>Customer Experience
<ul><li>Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.</li>
<li>Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).</li>
</ul>Operations
<ul><li>Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service.</li>
<li>Recommends items for sale to customer and recommends trade-up and/or companion items.</li>
<li>Registers customer purchases on assigned cash register, collects cash and distributes change as requested; processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges as needed. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.</li>
<li>Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records. Checks in and prices merchandise as required or as directed by store manager or communicated by the shift leader.</li>
<li>Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.</li>
<li>Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.</li>
<li>Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.</li>
<li>Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.</li>
<li>Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.</li>
<li>Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).</li>
<li>Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise. Completes resets and revisions as directed.</li>
<li>Assists with separation of food items (e.g., raw foods from pre-cooked) and product placement as specified by policies/procedures (e.g., raw and frozen meats on bottom shelves). For consumable items, assists in stock rotation, using the first in, first out method and restock outs.</li>
<li>Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment.</li>
<li>Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products.</li>
<li>Assumes web pick-up responsibilities (monitors orders in Picture Care Plus, fills orders (pick items), delivers orders to customers as they arrive at store).</li>
<li>Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance.</li>
<li>Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.</li>
<li>Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.</li>
</ul>Training &amp; Personal Development
<ul><li>Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.</li>
<li>Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Basic Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)</li>
<li>Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.</li> 
</ul> 
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
<ul><li>Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.</li>
<li>Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.</li>
<li>Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.</li>
<li>Prefer good computer skills.</li>
<li>Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.</li>
<li>Prefer PTCB certification.</li>
</ul>We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
 
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
 
 
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
 
Salary Range: $18.13 - $20 / Hourly</div>
 <div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h2>
<ul><li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Health, dental and vision*</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Prescription coverage</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Employee discount</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Work &amp; life resources</h3></li>
<li><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Career development programs</h3></li>
</ul><ul><li>with a 30-hour work week</li></ul></div>

Pharmacy Customer Service Associate

TJ Maxx

<div>TJ Maxx<div>
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You&rsquo;ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you&rsquo;re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores&mdash;TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you&rsquo;ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family&mdash;a Fortune 100 company and the world&rsquo;s leading off-price retailer.</div>
Job Description:
Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career
Supports the District Loss Prevention Manager and Store Management by executing core responsibilities, focused on acting as a visual deterrent to prevent potential loss/dishonesty and by wearing a body worn camera. Supports a positive customer shopping experience in the store and maintains a strong store partnership with store teams and loss prevention. Exercises sound judgment in decision-making to ensure their safety, the safety of others, and the protection of the Company brand. Adheres to Company policies and maintains and supports Company culture and values.<ul><li>
Maintains a proper and professional stance in the designated area at the front of the store</li><li>
Act as a visual deterrent to prevent potential loss/dishonesty</li><li>
Review and understand the Store Emergency Response Guide</li><li>
Wear a complete Company approved uniform including a Body Worn Camera</li><li>
Greet customers appropriately, demonstrate courtesy and respect</li><li>
Establish and maintain a position at the front of the store or in a department</li><li>
Respond to customer requests for assistance by referring customers to store management or customer service via a Company issued radio</li><li>
Observe and report any suspicious behavior or critical incidents to LP or store management</li><li>
Perform a closing safety sweep of the store with a member of management</li><li>
Adhere to all Company Policy and Procedure</li><li>
Document required incidents in AIIM Case Management</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Who We Are Looking For: You!<ul><li>
Strong verbal and written communication</li><li>
Sound decision making skills</li><li>
Ability to take initiative and perform well independently</li><li>
Prioritizes/organizes workload and manages time effectively</li><li>
Able to stand for long periods of time</li><li>
0-2 years retail or security experience</li></ul><div>
Benefits include: Associate discount; EAP; smoking cessation; bereavement; 401(k) Associate contributions; child care &amp; cell phone discounts; pet &amp; legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. Those who meet service or hours requirements are also eligible for: 401(k) match; 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. All benefits are provided in accordance with and subject to the terms of the applicable plan or program and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.</div>
Address:
1300 Shingle Creek Xing
Location:
USA TJ Maxx Store 0157 Brooklyn Center MN
This position has a starting pay range of $15.00 to $18.60 per hour. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.</div>

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