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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cashier general merchandise in the United States is $13.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Cashier General Merchandise is a retail employee responsible for processing customer purchases, handling transactions, and providing customer service in stores that sell a wide variety of goods. They operate cash registers, scan items, manage payments, issue receipts, and may assist in bagging merchandise. Additionally, they often help maintain the cleanliness and organization of the checkout area, answer customer inquiries, and sometimes restock shelves. Their role is vital in ensuring efficient and friendly customer experiences at the point of sale.

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To thrive as a Cashier General Merchandise, you need basic math skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with retail operations, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience using point-of-sale (POS) systems, barcode scanners, and cash handling procedures is typically required. Outstanding customer service, patience, and strong communication skills help set top performers apart in this role. These abilities ensure efficient transactions, minimize errors, and create positive shopping experiences that drive customer satisfaction and retention.

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Cashier General Merchandise associates often encounter challenges such as managing long lines during peak hours, accurately processing a variety of transactions, and quickly resolving customer concerns. Staying organized, maintaining a friendly attitude, and communicating clearly with both customers and team members can help address these challenges. Many employers provide on-the-job training and supportive supervisors, and cross-training with other departments can further build confidence and efficiency in handling busy periods.

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Infographic showing various Cashier General Merchandise job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,593 per year, or $13.3 per hour.

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (T3326)

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

Target Brands, Inc.
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$19/hr

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Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

Starting Hourly Rate / Salario por Hora Inicial: $19.00 USD per hour
ALL ABOUT TARGET
Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.
ALL ABOUT SMALL FORMATS
We enable a consistent experience for our guests by ensuring product is in stock, available, accurately priced and signed on the sales floor in our smallest format stores. Experts of service, operations, process and efficiency. This team is responsible for being proficient in all areas of the store to complete duties such as, but not limited to, cashiering, stocking, presentation and price accuracy. You'll provide exceptional guest service, customizing each experience and anticipating their needs.
At Target, we believe in our team members having meaningful experiences that help them build and develop skills for a career. The role of a Small Format Team Member can provide you with the:
  • Knowledge of guest service fundamentals and experience building a guest first culture across the store
  • Experience in retail business fundamentals: department sales trends, pricing and promotion strategies, inventory management, process efficiency and improvement
  • Experience supporting daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals

As a Small Format Team Member, no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will most likely include the following responsibilities:
  • Greet and service guests as you complete workload with minimal guest disruption
  • Work in all departments to ensure sales floor is full, zoned and in stock for guests
  • Push and stock product to sales floor.
  • Execute adjacency changes, transitions, revisions and sales plans for all departments.
  • Conduct weekly price change workload and ensure regular and promotional signing is set accurately for all departments.
  • Complete scans and system audit functions to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Support execution of major transitions and ISM.
  • Support guest services with cashiering, order pick up (OPU) and Drive up (DU), where applicable.
  • Accurately execute all pulls (i.e., daily autofills, CAFs, out of stock, manuals and guest requests) and backstock product from all departments.
  • Process all inbound deliveries (using the receive application) to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Complete all backroom daily and weekly audits
  • Operate power equipment only if certified.
  • Maintain backroom organization and location accuracy and follow equipment guidelines.
  • Follow processes accurately with attention to detail, monitor own progress and accurately prioritize tasks.
  • Provide service and a shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest.
  • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
  • All other duties based on business needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We might be a great match if:
  • Working in a fun and energetic environment makes you excited.... We work efficiently and as a team to deliver for our guests
  • Providing service to our guests that makes them say I LOVE TARGET! excites you.... That's why we love working at Target
  • Stocking, Setting and Selling Target products sounds like your thing... That's the core of what we do.
  • You aren't looking for Monday thru Friday job where you are at a computer all day... We are busy all day (especially on the weekends), making it easy for the guest to feel welcomed, inspired and rewarded

The good news is that we have some amazing training that will help teach you everything you need to know to be a Small Format Team MemberButthere are a few skills you should have from the get-go:
  • Welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and other team members
  • Learn and adapt to current technology needs
  • Work both independently and with a team
  • Resolve guest questions quickly on the spot
  • Attention to detail and follow a multi-step processes

We are an awesome place to work and care about our teams, so we want to make sure we are clear on a few more basics that we expect:
  • Accurately handle cash register operations
  • Climb up and down ladders
  • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds
  • Flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and regular attendance necessary.

Roles Include:
  • Seasonal Guest Advocate (Cashier)
  • Seasonal General Merchandise
  • Seasonal Inbound (Stocking)
  • Seasonal Tech Consultant

Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.
Benefits Eligibility
Please paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G | Pegue esta URL en su navegador preferido para obtener información sobre la elegibilidad de este puesto para recibir beneficios: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_G
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel.
Application deadline is : 11/28/2026

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We're here to help all families discover the joy of everyday life. Target is a general merchandise retailer with stores in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. 75% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a Target store. We employ 400,000+ Our tagline is "Expect More. Pay Less." We've been using it since 1994! The Target Corporation also owns Shipt and Roundel. More to love! Target is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, its hometown since the first Target store opened in 1962 under The Dayton Company.

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