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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

General Merchandise Expert - Multiple Teams

Full-Time
$21/hr
Entry
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
RetailMerchandising
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to communicate on multiple-frequency devices and operate handheld scanners and other technology equipment as directed.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Ability to resolve guest questions quickly on the spot.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow multi-step processes.
  • Ability to remain focused and composed in a fast-paced environment and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Ability to accurately handle cash register operations as needed.
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders.
  • Ability to scan, handle, and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 44 pounds without additional assistance.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing certain job duties.
  • Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Responsibilities
  • Create an easy, inspiring, and friendly guest experience by greeting guests, initiating helpful interactions, helping guests find what they need, resolving issues, and thanking guests after transactions.
  • Actively 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.
  • Receive products, restock shelves, organize the backroom, set up and maintain merchandise, perform pricing activities, and put up promotional signs for General Merchandise areas.
  • Operate power equipment to move merchandise or store fixtures when certified.
  • Set and organize merchandise, manage product accuracy and stock levels, and maintain sales floor areas to support inventory management, store profitability, and product availability.
  • Follow Target policies and safety procedures, adhere to role-specific guidelines such as food safety and pricing, and report and correct hazards.
  • Support guest services such as backup cashiering and digital fulfillment, including picking and packing orders and delivering pickup orders to guests.
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local adult beverage laws while performing applicable duties.
  • Perform other duties based on business needs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a guest-first culture across the store.
  • Experience with retail business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory replenishment, and process efficiency and improvement.
  • Experience executing daily and weekly workloads to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals.

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%