- Company: Target
- Location: Southington, Connecticut
- Salary: $18/hr
Target at a glance
target.com- Founded 1902
- Employees 400000
- Ticker TGT
- Revenue $104.78B
- Net income $3.71B
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85,402 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
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Target Corporation is a U.S. retailer based in Minneapolis. It runs small- and large-format stores and is among the country’s largest retail chains (S&P 500; ticker TGT). Founded in 1902, it employs roughly 400,000 people. Site: target.com.
45,671 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Target is hiring a General Merchandise and Food associate for our Southington, Connecticut location. This full-time position starts at $17.75 per hour and spans multiple critical store functions—from merchandise receiving and fulfillment to closing operations and food service, including Starbucks.
Position Summary
You'll be instrumental in keeping Target's operations running smoothly across our general merchandise, fulfillment, inbound, and food and beverage departments. This versatile role combines the analytical side of store logistics with the customer-facing excellence that defines the Target experience. You'll manage the complete journey of merchandise from receiving dock to sales floor, execute efficient closing procedures, fulfill guest orders accurately, and uphold food safety standards in our food service and Starbucks areas. Success here means mastering competing priorities, owning your process improvements, and building a reputation as someone teammates and guests can rely on.
What You'll Do
- Receive, inspect, and stock inbound merchandise shipments with accuracy and speed
- Pick, pack, and prepare guest orders for shipment as part of our fulfillment operation
- Execute closing routines, including securing merchandise, auditing inventory, and readying the store for the next business day
- Prepare and serve food and beverage items, including Starbucks offerings, while maintaining all food safety standards
- Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and communicate stock needs to leadership
- Deliver responsive guest service and troubleshoot questions across all department areas
- Collaborate with your team to solve operational challenges and continuously improve store processes
Qualifications
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and closing shifts
- Strong interpersonal skills and genuine enthusiasm for supporting guests and teammates
- Physical capability to stand throughout your shift, lift regularly (up to 25 lbs), and move around the store
- Consistent attendance and a track record of punctuality and dependability
- For food service duties: willingness to obtain required food handling credentials and strict adherence to food safety protocols
- Quick learner who adapts readily to shifting demands and takes ownership of solutions
Working at Target
Target exists to help all families experience the joy that everyday life can bring. We live that mission through a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect. Your growth matters to us—we invest in our team members and create pathways for advancement. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where different perspectives strengthen us and every person feels valued.
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Working in Southington, Connecticut
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
Store roles at Target often span multiple departments; experience here can support moves into other hourly areas or team lead paths within retail operations.
Be ready to discuss customer service, multitasking across departments, availability for closing shifts, and safe handling of food or merchandise. Give short examples of teamwork under busy store conditions.
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Strong fit if you want hands-on retail work at Target in Southington across merchandise, fulfillment, and food areas and can work flexible in-store hours.
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Listing facts
- Role GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage, Food Service, Starbucks)
- Employer Target
- Location Southington, Connecticut
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $18/hr
- Posted September 25, 2025
- Apply by August 9, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (403 words)
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