Fayetteville,NC:Store Clerk at Jcpenney | Hiring

October 9, 2026

Fayetteville Role Highlights

Key Information

Pay: $12-$14/Hour (approx. $28.3k/Year)
Worksite: Fayetteville, NC
Core objectives involve your professional skills in Retail Merchandising.
Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.
Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
Company: JCPenney
Position: Store Clerk (Based in Fayetteville)
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
This Fayetteville-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
Our JCPenney team in Fayetteville, NC is growing.
Benefit from working in Fayetteville, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Be the Foundation of the Store

About JCPenney

As one of America's most iconic department stores, JCPenney is committed to providing our communities with accessible style and unmatched value. The Store Clerk is the versatile engine that keeps the aisles clean, the shelves stocked, and the customers smiling. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with JCPenney, you are joining a dedicated team defined by a passion for community fashion and organizational excellence.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, detail-oriented, and highly organized individuals to join our retail floor team. As an entry-level Store Clerk, you will be trained to become a master of merchandise placement and customer support. You will serve as an in-aisle ambassador, delivering the signature neatness and hospitality that sets JCPenney apart in the department store industry. This is an active, physical role perfect for those who love multitasking and seeing the immediate results of their hard work.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

Aisle Maintenance (Zoning): Execute continuous visual recovery, pulling merchandise to the front of the shelves, organizing apparel racks, and ensuring pricing tags are accurate.
Freight Processing: Unload weekly delivery trucks and push new merchandise—from home goods to family apparel—to the sales floor swiftly using rolling carts.
Customer Interaction: Proactively approach browsing shoppers to offer assistance, locate specific sizes, and answer basic front-store questions.
Front End Support: Cross-train on the cash register to jump in and assist the checkout team when lines get long during peak shopping hours.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our store clerks are rewarded for their versatile dedication:

Salary: Competitive base wage of $14.50 to $17.50 per hour.
Exclusive Discounts: Excellent employee discounts on all JCPenney apparel, home decor, and salon services.
Career Growth: Clear pathways to become a Department Supervisor or transition into specialized visual merchandising roles.
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 upon application.
No prior retail or merchandising experience is required—we train you thoroughly on our systems.
Must possess an excellent eye for detail and the physical stamina to walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, shifting quickly between stocking shelves and ringing up customers.

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