Customer-Focused Retail Associate & Merchandiser

Dollar General; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring a Sales Associate to serve as a friendly point of contact for customers at our Effingham, IL store. You will help customers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, attractive store environment.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, accuracy in cash handling, and adherence to planogram and merchandising standards. Benefits and dynamic team culture join as part of our Dollar General experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate cash register and scanner.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, give change, and bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Planogram reading

Safety awareness

Cash handling

Cash register operation

Merchandise stocking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Scanner

Job description

Dollar General is hiring a Sales Associate to serve as a friendly point of contact for customers at our Effingham, IL store. You will help customers locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, attractive store environment.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, accuracy in cash handling, and adherence to planogram and merchandising standards. Benefits and dynamic team culture join as part of our Dollar General experience.