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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

General Merchandise Expert

Salary

$16.75 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a General Merchandise Expert at Target means helping families discover the joy of everyday life. You will be part of a team that prioritizes guest experience while ensuring product is available and easy to shop.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Creating an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience
  • Greeting guests, helping them find what they need, and resolving issues
  • Supporting team efforts and assisting peers in other areas
  • Executing daily tasks such as receiving products, restocking shelves, and maintaining the sales floor
  • Operating power equipment to move merchandise or store fixtures if certified
  • Learning and executing operational procedures to manage product accuracy and stock levels

To be successful in this role, you should:

  • Enjoy interacting and helping others
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, highly active, and physically demanding role
  • Be open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts
  • Have a welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Be able to communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
  • Work both independently and with a team

We offer competitive benefits, including financial, education, and well-being benefits.

You can find more information about benefits eligibility for this role at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A.

Skills

Required

  • guest service
  • retail business fundamentals
  • operational procedures
  • communication
  • teamwork
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