OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER

Dollar Tree; Mount Joy (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar Tree is seeking a Store Associate to support store operations and ensure a friendly shopping environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, managing cash handling, and maintaining store standards. Ideal candidates will have prior retail experience and strong communication skills. Join a company that values its associates and offers generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and welfare programs

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Employee stock purchase programs

Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Store Dollar Tree

Work where you love to shop! Dollar Tree is hiring in your neighborhood. Avoid long commutes and set your own course to success by applying today.

We offer generous benefits, flexible work schedules, and the ability to work today and get paid tomorrow.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager.
• Perform opening and closing procedures in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Help protect and secure all company assets, including store cash.
• Adhere to all policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment with customers, subordinates, and supervisors.
• Keep all store areas, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards, including recovery.
• When the Store Manager is not on the premises, have direct supervisory responsibility for all hourly associates.
• Process all corporate directives and store-related communications delegated by the Store Manager.
• Assist with receipt and return of DSD merchandise, following VIP and DSD policies.
• Ensure proper staffing coverage and sales effectiveness daily.
• Manage cashiering activities to follow cash handling practices and guidelines.
• Optimize promotional fixtures, displays, and seasonal areas.
• Coordinate signage and merchandise displays.
• Handle damaged merchandise daily.
• Assist in creating weekly schedules and managing store supplies and expenses.
• Maintain checkout area and store-front displays to maximize impulse sales.
• Refill coolers and displays daily, including promotional items.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Prior retail and management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and written skills.
• Ability to lift, bend, and transport merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy team environment.

We value our associates' contributions and invest in our people. Benefits include health and welfare programs, paid time off, retirement plans, and employee stock purchase programs.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor. Dollar Tree is an equal opportunity employer.