Customer-First Retail Associate & Merchandiser

Dollar General; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring a store associate in Kansas City, MO to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting up plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Primary duties include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, operating the cash register, assisting customers, and following company policies to protect assets. This role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling procedures knowledge.
• Basic mathematical skills for transactions.
• Ability to operate IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; stock store.
• Build and maintain merchandise displays.
• Stock, rotate, and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with merchandise ordering as needed.
• Maintain front end and sidewalk displays when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is hiring a store associate in Kansas City, MO to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting up plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Primary duties include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, operating the cash register, assisting customers, and following company policies to protect assets. This role emphasizes teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.