Customer-First Retail Sales Associate

Dollar General

Lockport (IL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate in Lockport, IL to be the frontline contact for shoppers. You will help customers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store cleanliness to maximize profitability and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, basic math and cash handling skills, safety awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

Effective 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 and assist customers.
Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.
Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.