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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

General Merchandise Expert

Salary

$18.50 USD per hour

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Description

Working as a General Merchandise Expert at Target means being part of a team that prioritises guest experience while ensuring product availability and efficient operations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Providing excellent guest service and supporting a guest-first culture
  • Maintaining a clean and organised sales floor and backroom
  • Receiving and restocking merchandise
  • Operating power equipment to move merchandise or store fixtures (if certified)
  • Learning and executing operational procedures
  • Supporting guest services such as back-up cashier and digital fulfilment processes

To succeed in this role, you should:

  • Enjoy interacting and helping others
  • Be able to work in a fast-moving, physically demanding environment
  • Have a welcoming and helpful attitude towards guests and team members
  • Be able to communicate effectively using multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team

In terms of benefits, Target offers competitive packages including financial, educational, and wellbeing benefits.

The starting hourly rate for this role is $18.50 USD per hour.

Skills

Required

  • Welcoming and helpful attitude
  • Communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Physical stamina
Apply on Target