Customer-Focused Retail & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General in Akron, OH is hiring a General Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and help maintain plan-o-grams and displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet customers, and operate the cash register to complete purchases.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and basic math. No relocation assistance is provided; this is a full-time position in a retail store setting.

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 on shelves and back stock.
• Follow processes to receive, unpack, and store merchandise and set up displays.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; restock recovered items.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, bag items, and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean store areas (front end, restroom, stockroom) and maintain cleanliness.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Akron, OH is hiring a General Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and help maintain plan-o-grams and displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet customers, and operate the cash register to complete purchases.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong communication skills, and basic math. No relocation assistance is provided; this is a full-time position in a retail store setting.