Part-Time Merchandising Associate – Santa Maria CA | Part Time

Your Next Part-Time Step in Santa Maria

Job Title: Merchandising Associate – Flexible Part-Time Role Hiring Organization: Publix Super Markets Location: Santa Maria, CA Urgency: Immediate part-time consideration in Santa Maria. Career Level: Junior / Trainee (Perfect as a first part-time job).

Compensation (Part-Time): $15-$18/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year) Benefits: Eligible part-time team members may receive select benefits. Great option for students, parents, or those seeking extra income.

Responsibilities

Core objectives involve your professional skills in a part-time capacity in Retail Grocery.

• This part-time role in Santa Maria is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Publix Super Markets part-time team in Santa Maria, CA is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in Santa Maria, a key hub for the Retail Grocery industry.

Where Shopping is a Pleasure

About Publix

Publix Super Markets is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States, famously dedicated to premier customer service and immaculately clean stores. The Merchandising Associate (Grocery Clerk) is the heartbeat of the sales floor, bringing visual appeal and abundance to every aisle. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Publix, you are joining a highly respected family defined by ownership, pride, and community focus.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, detail-oriented, and highly hospitable individuals to join our grocery team. As an entry-level Merchandising Associate, you will be trained to become a master of inventory placement and visual standards. You will serve as an in-aisle ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and friendly assistance that sets Publix apart in the grocery retail industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who take pride in their work environment.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Visual Merchandising: Execute continuous floor recovery, perfectly "blocking" (facing) products to the front of the shelves to create a full, abundant appearance.
• Endcap Construction: Build visually stunning promotional displays and endcaps, utilizing proper stacking techniques to ensure safety and aesthetic appeal.
• Freight Processing: Unload grocery deliveries and push new merchandise to the sales floor swiftly, utilizing wheeled "floats" safely around customers.
• Premier Customer Service: Live by the Publix standard—stop what you are doing to personally walk a customer to the exact location of the item they are looking for.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our employee-owners are rewarded for their dedication:

• Salary: Competitive base wage of $15.50 to $18.50 per hour.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Earn company stock at no cost to you, building incredible long-term wealth just by doing your job.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Access to generous educational assistance programs for degree-seeking associates.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (with valid work permit) or 18 years of age depending on specific department rules.
• No prior retail or merchandising experience is required—we train you the Publix way.
• Must possess an incredibly friendly, service-first mindset and a sharp eye for visual detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and safely lifting up to 40 pounds regularly.