Customer-First Retail Associate: Merchandising & Cashier

Dollar General; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary customer contact, stock merchandise, and maintain store visuals. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and help with receiving and stocking to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to store policies, and accurate cash handling, with responsibilities across floor operations and display 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 and receive merchandise.
• Receive, open, unpack cartons and totes; store or stock shelves.
• Build and arrange merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating items and answering questions.
• Operate cash register and provide receipt and bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end of store and maintain cleanliness of stockroom/restrooms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety knowledge

Plan‑o‑gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to act as the primary customer contact, stock merchandise, and maintain store visuals. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and help with receiving and stocking to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to store policies, and accurate cash handling, with responsibilities across floor operations and display setup.