Cashier & Merchandising Retail Associate

Dollar General; Manito (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General in Illinois is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as the primary contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase items, operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and maintaining a clean store.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, adherence to planograms, and teamwork to maximize profitability while protecting assets. This is a fast-paced, in-store position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform cash register functions.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety knowledge

Planogram reading

Cash handling

Numerical skills

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Pricing guns

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General in Illinois is seeking a Sales Associate to serve as the primary contact for customers, helping them locate and purchase items, operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and maintaining a clean store.

The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate cash handling, adherence to planograms, and teamwork to maximize profitability while protecting assets. This is a fast-paced, in-store position.