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Specialty Associate - Richland Mall

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

General Operations - Participates in inventory process and all merchandise transfers, return to ... To achieve success at JCPenney, a Specialty Associate will possess the following: \t * Results:

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Do workers at JCPenney get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
50% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Does JCPenney pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
64% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

At JCPenney, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
73% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from JCPenney?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
65% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 110 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at JCPenney?

Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
58% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from JCPenney affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at JCPenney?

Most people get paid time off work.
67% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers at JCPenney worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
62% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do JCPenney workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How easy is it for JCPenney workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 152 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at JCPenney?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
36% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do JCPenney managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
34% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do jobs at JCPenney spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at JCPenney?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is a JCPenney job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at JCPenney good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
79% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at JCPenney feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at JCPenney get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
70% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at JCPenney?

Most people feel stressed out here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at JCPenney enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people at JCPenney recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at JCPenney?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
57% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at JCPenney?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do people think JCPenney’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how JCPenney is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
51% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and July 2026.
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Operations Associate - Peachtree Mall

JCPenney

Columbus, OH • On-site

$12 - $15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


JCPenney rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 676 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 21 rated department stores


Job description

Operations Associate

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 a team to perform functions prior to store opening.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Executes pricing and signing - You can change ticket prices and signing on merchandise across the store better and faster than anyone!
  • 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.
  • Receive and unload merchandise: You work with your co-workers to unload a truck and prepare the merchandise in the backroom.
  • Backroom standards: You keep the stockroom safe, clean, and organized.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 & Accomplishments:

  • 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
  • Ownership: Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; take accountability for your actions and outcomes
  • 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
  • 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

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range USD $12.00/Hr -USD $15.00/Hr.


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