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Part Time Store Cleaner

Newport, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

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Early Morning Store Cleaner

Newport, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

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Early Morning Store Cleaner

Newport, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

Tjx

Store Cleaning Associate

East Providence, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

Tjx

Early Morning Store Cleaner

Newport, RI

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

TJX Companies

Part Time Store Cleaner

Newport, RI · On-site

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

Tjx

Part Time Store Cleaner

Newport, RI

$16 - $16.50/hr

Sales Floor, Single Queue, Associate Lounge, Backroom and Restrooms * Adheres to all company policies concerning Health and Safety (includes the refilling of all essential items in the Lounge ...

Cycle Gear

Receiving Specialist

Warwick, RI

$16.25 - $18/hr

This includes the backroom and workstations. * Maintain awareness of all product knowledge information, merchandise promotions, and advertisements set forth by the Marketing Team Take Risks; Wear a ...

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How much do backroom jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for backroom in Rhode Island is $16.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.38 and $16.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a backroom?

A Backroom job typically involves handling inventory, stocking shelves, and organizing products in a retail or warehouse setting. Employees in this role work behind the scenes to ensure that merchandise is properly stored and restocked on the sales floor as needed. Responsibilities may include unloading shipments, checking product accuracy, and maintaining a clean and efficient storage area. While customer interaction is minimal, backroom employees play a crucial role in keeping store operations running smoothly.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a backroom associate?

Backroom associates are responsible for receiving and processing shipments, organizing and storing inventory, and restocking products on the sales floor as needed. They also assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and help maintain a clean and safe backroom environment. Collaboration with store associates and managers is frequent, as the role often supports sales teams by ensuring merchandise is readily available. This routine helps keep the store running efficiently and enhances the overall customer shopping experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the backroom position?

To excel in a Backroom role, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the physical ability to handle inventory management tasks are essential. Familiarity with inventory tracking systems, barcode scanners, and stock replenishment tools is commonly required, though on-the-job training is typical. Dependability, teamwork, and communication skills help individuals stand out in this position. These qualities ensure inventory is accurately managed and the sales floor is efficiently stocked, directly contributing to smooth store operations.

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Infographic showing various Backroom job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,668 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Operations Associate - Franklin Shpng Plaza

JCPenney

Westerly, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

JCPenney rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 680 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 21 rated department stores

Job description

The Operations Associate's role is to create an outstanding customer experience by performing operations functions within the store. The Operations Associate role is an early morning position and you will work with the a team to perform functions prior to store opening.
Primary Responsibilities:
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  • Customer Service - You're maneuvering around the store at a fast pace, working with all the latest merchandise, but when a customer stops to ask you a question or request assistance, there's no one they'd rather be talking to other than you.
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  • Executes pricing and signing - You can change ticket prices and signing on merchandise across the store better and faster than anyone!
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  • Replenish and restock the store: You understand the needs of the customer. When merchandise is getting low, you assist your sales floor peers and leaders by pulling and preparing merchandise to go the floor in order to ensure all of our customers have the styles and sizes they need.
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  • Receive and unload merchandise: You work with your co-workers to unload a truck and prepare the merchandise in the backroom.
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  • Backroom standards: You keep the stockroom safe, clean, and organized .
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  • Omnichannel: You will contribute to Omichannel efforts including Buy Online Pickup in Store, Ship from Store, Order Delivery and Returns, Shipping Online Orders, and Merchandise Receiving.
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  • Merchandise strategy: You take the plans that have been communicated by leadership on where to place merchandise throughout the store and execute the plan with efficiency and detail. You understand the merchandising standards and work to deliver an outstanding customer experience by maintaining these standards as you flow goods to the sales floor.
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  • Participates in a learning environment: You absorb new information from your peers or training materials on our merchandise, shrink, safety, productivity, and other business processes.

Core Competencies & Accomplisments:
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  • Results: Solve problems and make smart decisions that drive sales, profit or customer service; execute your work efficiently and effectively; inspire strong performance in yourself and others
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  • Ownership: Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; take accountability for your actions and outcomes
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  • Intensity: Proactively find ways to improve the customer experience; show the confidence and courage to do what's right; take action with energy and urgency
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  • Work experience- 1-2 years retail experience

At this time, JCPenney does not anticipate closing this job opportunity.
What you get:
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

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