Customer-First Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Retail Associate to serve customers, stock and display merchandise, and assist with store operations in our Columbus area stores. You will help ensure price accuracy, execute plan-o-grams, and maintain a welcoming store environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and attention to safety while delivering friendly service and fast checkouts. Retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and practices.
• Able to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Strong basic math skills for everyday Store operations.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store on stock room shelves or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions.
• Operate cash register and scan items; handle payments and bag purchases.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Keep the store clean including front end, restrooms and stockroom.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-grams reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a Retail Associate to serve customers, stock and display merchandise, and assist with store operations in our Columbus area stores. You will help ensure price accuracy, execute plan-o-grams, and maintain a welcoming store environment.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and attention to safety while delivering friendly service and fast checkouts. Retail experience is a plus, but training is provided.