Recent Job GM And Food(... @ Target in New Bedford,MA,USA | Hiring

Target is a leading retail corporation known for providing a wide range of products, including household essentials, clothing, electronics, and groceries, striving to deliver an exceptional shopping experience to millions of guests across the country. The company prides itself on its core values and inclusive culture that emphasize teamwork, guest satisfaction, and operational excellence. Working at Target means contributing to a mission that helps families discover the joy of everyday life while building a career in a supportive environment. Target is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that team members feel valued and empowered. The company offers a dynamic workplace where employees can develop skills through comprehensive training and gain meaningful experience in retail and customer service roles. Employment at Target can be full-time or part-time with a competitive starting hourly rate of $17.50 USD and a pay range between $17.50 and $26.25 USD per hour. The role being offered is that of a General Merchandise Expert, a key team member responsible for maintaining the store's general merchandise areas. This position is essential in ensuring product availability, pricing accuracy, and merchandising standards to create a pleasant and efficient shopping environment. As a General Merchandise Expert, no two days are the same, given the diverse responsibilities ranging from stocking shelves, organizing backrooms, to supporting digital fulfillment processes. The role demands attentiveness to guest needs and the ability to engage guests warmly while performing tasks that keep the store operating smoothly. It involves executing priorities set by leadership, such as receiving products, restocking, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring all signage and pricing is up-to-date. This position offers the opportunity to gain expertise in retail fundamentals, including sales trends analysis, inventory replenishment, and process improvements that contribute directly to the store's success. The General Merchandise Expert works closely with other team members to support a guest-first culture and contribute to operational efficiency. With targeted training provided, individuals in this role can develop skills useful for long-term career growth, including leadership and problem-solving. The job is physically active, requiring safe handling of merchandise, occasional use of power equipment, and maintaining compliance with safety and federal regulations such as those concerning age-restricted products. Target values team members who enjoy interacting with guests and coworkers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can adapt to varied work schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays. This role demands reliability, attention to detail, and the capability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining composure. Candidates should be comfortable with technology such as handheld scanners and multi-frequency devices, as well as the physical requirements of lifting up to 44 pounds and climbing ladders. Moreover, team members are expected to uphold ethical standards and contribute to a safe workplace. Overall, the General Merchandise Expert role offers a rewarding retail career entry point featuring hands-on experience, skill development, and the chance to be part of a nationally recognized company that values its employees. Target supports its workforce with competitive benefits and comprehensive training designed to ensure job satisfaction and professional growth.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to interact and help guests and team members effectively
• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced and physically demanding role
• Flexibility to work varied hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to operate power equipment if certified
• Comfortable with technology use such as handheld scanners
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift or move merchandise up to 44 pounds
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and maintain mobility throughout the shift