Customer-Driven Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Potomac (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, and help maintain plan-o-grams across the floor. You will greet shoppers, locate merchandise, and assist with checkout using the cash register.

You will unload trucks, build displays, restock, and keep the store clean while following company policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and protecting assets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑o‑gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stock merchandise in stock room or on the sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and keep shelves tidy.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and front-end setup for sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Plan‑o‑gram comprehension

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register operations

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Handheld scanners

Flatbed scanner

Job description

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, and help maintain plan-o-grams across the floor. You will greet shoppers, locate merchandise, and assist with checkout using the cash register.

You will unload trucks, build displays, restock, and keep the store clean while following company policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and protecting assets in a fast-paced environment.