Customer-Focused Retail Associate & Merchandising

Dollar General; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Meridian, MS is seeking a Store Associate to help customers, stock merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock and rotate items, and assist shoppers on the floor.

You will operate the cash register, handle payments, and support ordering with handheld scanners. This fast-paced role requires strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding 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 and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; stock in backroom or sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays; rotate and face items on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register; bag purchases and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end; support sidewalk displays and store cleanliness.
• Comply with company policies and greet customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram literacy

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Meridian, MS is seeking a Store Associate to help customers, stock merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock and rotate items, and assist shoppers on the floor.

You will operate the cash register, handle payments, and support ordering with handheld scanners. This fast-paced role requires strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and teamwork.