* Temp/Seasonal Stock Team Member - Kirkland's Home
Company : Kirkland's, Inc.
Location : Madison, WI, 53704
Job Type : Temporary
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Overview
The primary responsibility of a Stock Team Member 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 involves frequent lifting of items over 45 pounds, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, and moving bulky merchandise to keep both stockrooms and sales floors organized and replenished efficiently.
Daily duties include receiving shipments promptly, organizing backroom inventory, updating price tags, and restocking sales floors to ensure products are customer-ready and sales goals are supported.
Temp/seasonal stock positions in Madison typically offer hourly wages ranging from $13 to $17, depending on experience and shift times, aligning with local retail market standards.
Madison's retail sector sees moderate competition for seasonal stock roles, with demand peaking during holidays, so early applications and flexibility with shift timings can improve hiring chances.
Emphasizing organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and a positive, customer-focused attitude will set you apart in Kirkland's hiring process.
Kirkland's prioritizes adherence to brand values, professionalism on the salesfloor, and proactive shipment handling, which may be more emphasized than in generic retail stocking jobs.
Yes, seasonal team members receive guidance on safety protocols, efficient freight handling, and company policies to ensure smooth integration and effective performance during their tenure.
Madison's collaborative and fast-paced retail environment encourages team members to be proactive, punctual, and customer-oriented, aligning well with Kirkland’s emphasis on commitment and professionalism.
This position demands availability during early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet store needs, reflecting the seasonal spikes in retail activity typical for Madison.
While previous stock experience is preferred, Kirkland's is open to energetic candidates eager to learn, as training is provided to help newcomers quickly adapt to backroom and salesfloor responsibilities.