Customer-First Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Cynthiana (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to serve customers, stock and maintain plan‑o‑grams, and ensure profitable, tidy store operations. You will unload deliveries, stock shelves, assist shoppers, and operate the cash register to complete purchases.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to company policies in a fast‑paced environment with frequent lifting and standing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic math skills and cash handling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; stock merchandise.
• Build and stock displays; rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Keep store clean and meet safety requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan‑o‑gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Rolltainers

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats (carts)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a retail associate to serve customers, stock and maintain plan‑o‑grams, and ensure profitable, tidy store operations. You will unload deliveries, stock shelves, assist shoppers, and operate the cash register to complete purchases.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to company policies in a fast‑paced environment with frequent lifting and standing.