Customer-First Retail Associate: Merchandising & Cashier

Dollar General; Dry Ridge (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate in Kentucky to assist customers, stock merchandise, and maintain attractive displays. You will help with plan-o-grams, operate the cash register, and support store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient merchandise handling in a fast-paced retail environment, with opportunities for growth across store locations.

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, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restrooms and stockroom.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and handheld scanner to itemize and total purchases.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate in Kentucky to assist customers, stock merchandise, and maintain attractive displays. You will help with plan-o-grams, operate the cash register, and support store operations to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient merchandise handling in a fast-paced retail environment, with opportunities for growth across store locations.