Customer-Facing Sales Associate: Merchandising & Cashier

Dollar General Corporation; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking an entry-level Store Associate to join our team in Illinois. You will greet customers, assist with locating merchandise, stock and rotate items, and operate the cash register to complete transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and maintaining clean, organized store spaces. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, and supporting storefront setup.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• 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, unpack, and stock merchandise from cartons/totes.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Greet customers and operate cash register to total purchases.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean store front and set up sidewalk displays as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking an entry-level Store Associate to join our team in Illinois. You will greet customers, assist with locating merchandise, stock and rotate items, and operate the cash register to complete transactions.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and maintaining clean, organized store spaces. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, and supporting storefront setup.