Customer-First Retail Sales & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock shelves, and maintain clean and orderly store conditions. You will participate in setting up plan-o-grams, operating the cash register, and supporting merchandising and inventory tasks on a fast-paced retail floor.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stocking merchandise, assisting shoppers, and ensuring accuracy in transactions.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge 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 and stock merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves; restock recovered items.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Clean and maintain store areas; handle trash and dust/mop floors; clean restrooms and stockrooms.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies.
• Operate cash register and handheld scanner to total purchases and bag merchandise; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners as needed.
• Prepare sidewalk displays and keep store frontage clean.

Skills

Interpersonal 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 Corporation is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock shelves, and maintain clean and orderly store conditions. You will participate in setting up plan-o-grams, operating the cash register, and supporting merchandising and inventory tasks on a fast-paced retail floor.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stocking merchandise, assisting shoppers, and ensuring accuracy in transactions.