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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Guest Advocate - Cashier, General Merchandise

Full-Time
$20/hr
Entry
New York, NY, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Effectively communicate using positive language and attentiveness to guests' needs.
  • Remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members.
  • Pay attention to detail while multitasking.
  • Educate guests and engage them around products and services.
  • Communicate on multiple frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Work independently and with a team.
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
  • Accurately handle cash register operations, cash transactions, and support cash office operations as needed.
  • Scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving products up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Work a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, and shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.
  • Pick up and work shifts regularly and respond to Target's attempts to contact you; at least one shift must be worked within five months to remain employed.
  • Work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive-Up and carryout.
  • Remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Responsibilities
  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, helping them find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking them after each transaction.
  • Support team efforts and assist peers in other areas while maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.
  • Adjust to business and guest needs to deliver an easy and inspiring guest experience.
  • Scan and bag guest items efficiently and accurately in compliance with food safety standards and company best practices.
  • Work efficiently to minimize guest wait time while maintaining guest service and accuracy.
  • Make guests aware of current and upcoming brand launches, store activities, and events.
  • Explain Target loyalty programs and assist guests with applications, sign-ups, and sign-ins as needed.
  • Direct guests to fulfillment services and help them enroll, activate, and use those services.
  • Show guests how to use Wallet and other features and offerings within the Target application.
  • Process returns by following register prompts and partnering with leaders as needed while following Target policies and procedures.
  • Partner with leaders to de-escalate situations and recover the guest shopping experience.
  • Deliver easy and accurate service to Order Pick Up, Drive Up, and Registry guests.
  • Maintain a clean, clutter-free work area, including gathering abandoned items, baskets, and hangers.
  • Stock supplies during store hours while remaining available to guests.
  • Follow ethical conduct, safety, compliance, and training requirements; report hazards and correct them where possible.
  • Support Order Pick Up, Drive Up Orders, Drive Up Returns, and related compliance duties, including compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%