Customer-Focused Retail Associate—Stock, Display & Checkout

Dollar General Corporation; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and assist with displays. Responsibilities include operating the register, bagging items, and supporting ordering with handheld scanners.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and accuracy in cash handling. Prior experience with planogram compliance is a plus in this fast-paced environment.

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.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and assist with displays. Responsibilities include operating the register, bagging items, and supporting ordering with handheld scanners.

The role emphasizes strong interpersonal skills, safety awareness, and accuracy in cash handling. Prior experience with planogram compliance is a plus in this fast-paced environment.