Customer-First Retail Associate | Cashier & Merchandiser

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General in Illinois seeks a Sales Associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist shoppers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, and help with stocking and store upkeep. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position requires strong communication, cash handling basics, planogram adherence, and the ability to stock and display products in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong 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 purchases, collect payment and make change, bag merchandise.
• Follow merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise; build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Planogram adherence

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Illinois seeks a Sales Associate to serve as the primary customer contact, assist shoppers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operate the cash register, and help with stocking and store upkeep. This role supports profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

The position requires strong communication, cash handling basics, planogram adherence, and the ability to stock and display products in a fast-paced retail environment.