* Temp/Seasonal Stock Associate - Bed Bath & Beyond Home
Company : Kirkland's, Inc.
Location : Mt Juliet, TN, 37122
Job Type : Temporary
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Overview
The primary responsibility of a Stockroom Associate is to assist with freight flow process, backroom organization, salesfloor replenishment, and price changes. This position requires a high level of organization and a sense of urgency.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the process of the receipt of all merchandise in a safe, timely and efficient manner
- Assist in maintaining an efficient and organized stockroom
- Assist in assembling product, executing markdowns and salesfloor replenishment
- Provides support for driving profitable sales, protecting company assets and support of the Company Handbook during their shifts
- Takes personal accountability for individual performance
- When entering the salesfloor, treats customers in a respectful and professional manner; supports company branding by adhering to dress code
- Maintains high commitment and demonstrates support for company initiatives
- Takes initiative during every shift to ensure shipment is processed in a timely manner
- Reports to shift with a professional, positive, can-do attitude at all times
- Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Home Values
Qualifications
- No experience necessary, stock experience preferred
- Energetic, results oriented and competitive with a drive to succeed
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings
- Ability to read and interpret company directives, Handbook and Manuals
- Ability to work a schedule to meet the business needs of the store. (often early mornings and off hours)
- Ability to lift and move 45 pounds or more on a regular basis
- Ability to climb ladders
- Ability to lift and move bulky merchandise on a regular basis
- Ability to stoop, bend, climb and lift to stock and retrieve merchandise from stockroom and sales floor on a regular basis
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Frequently asked questions
This position requires frequent lifting of items up to 45 pounds, climbing ladders, and moving bulky merchandise regularly. Candidates should be comfortable with physical tasks like bending and stooping to maintain efficient stockroom and salesfloor organization.
Yes, the role often requires availability on weekends, holidays, and evenings to meet the store’s business needs, reflecting the fluctuating demands typical for temp seasonal jobs in retail environments.
Strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency, and effective communication are vital. Being energetic and results-driven helps in managing freight flow and salesfloor replenishment efficiently during busy seasonal periods.
Seasonal stock associates focus heavily on timely merchandise receipt and rapid salesfloor restocking to support peak periods, while permanent roles might involve broader inventory management and long-term stockroom upkeep.
Starting as a temp seasonal stock associate can provide valuable retail experience and demonstrate reliability, potentially leading to permanent roles or supervisory positions within Kirkland’s or similar retailers.
Temp seasonal stock associates in Mt Juliet generally earn around $12 to $15 per hour, depending on experience and store policies, aligning with regional retail wage standards for similar roles.
Kirkland’s emphasizes a positive work culture, encouraging associates to maintain a professional attitude while supporting company values, ensuring team collaboration and efficient merchandise handling throughout shifts.
Kirkland’s combines a strong commitment to employee accountability with a focus on brand representation and customer respect, offering a structured environment for temp associates to contribute meaningfully during high-demand seasons.
Yes, Mt Juliet experiences increased hiring for seasonal stock roles, especially around holidays, driven by retail sales surges that require efficient stockroom and salesfloor support.
While Mt Juliet’s market offers steady opportunities in retail temp jobs, competition can be moderate due to its proximity to larger cities, so candidates benefit from flexibility and readiness to work varied shifts.