Customer-Focused Store Associate & Merchandising

Dollar General; Poughquag (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in New York is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in stocking and merchandising, and support cash register operations. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, and help with displays while ensuring accurate pricing and customer service. The role requires attention to safety and teamwork.

Experience with cash handling and basic math is helpful. High school diploma preferred.

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.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end and assist with sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling basics

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General in New York is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in stocking and merchandising, and support cash register operations. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, and help with displays while ensuring accurate pricing and customer service. The role requires attention to safety and teamwork.

Experience with cash handling and basic math is helpful. High school diploma preferred.