Customer-First Retail Associate — Merchandising & Checkout

Dollar General; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, handle transactions, and support daily store operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, restock merchandise, and assist shoppers while maintaining clean, safe, and organized sales floors.

The role requires basic math, cash handling, and familiarity with plan-o-gram guidance. Join a team focused on profitability, customer satisfaction, and asset protection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves; face items.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Clean store areas and stockroom; collect trash; dust and mop floors; clean restrooms.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies.
• Operate cash register and scanner; bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-grams adherence

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, handle transactions, and support daily store operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, restock merchandise, and assist shoppers while maintaining clean, safe, and organized sales floors.

The role requires basic math, cash handling, and familiarity with plan-o-gram guidance. Join a team focused on profitability, customer satisfaction, and asset protection.