Perishable Department Lead: Fresh Produce & Inventory

Dollar General; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery sections. You will manage inventory, ensure compliant operations, and lead staff to maintain freshness and pricing standards.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock levels, and supporting store leadership to optimize daily performance and customer service.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic math calculations for pricing and inventory.
• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including deposits and accountability.
• Capable of operating cash register functions accurately.
• Familiarity with safety, facility, and security policies.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices in a retail setting.
• Ability to read plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the listed tools.
• Follow ad planners, order guides, and product rotation standards.
• Assist in training associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing.
• Ensure proper and safe handling of food per rules and regulations.
• Support scheduling coverage and daily workflows with store leadership.
• Monitor markdowns and drive corrective actions to avoid recurrences.
• Record inventory levels and enforce sanitation using the cleaning schedule.

Skills

Math calculations

Cash handling procedures

Cash register functions

Safety policies and practices

Interpersonal and written/oral comms

Plan-o-gram guidance

SOP compliance

Food handling certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a Perishable Department Lead to oversee Produce, Fresh Meat, Dairy, Frozen, and Bakery sections. You will manage inventory, ensure compliant operations, and lead staff to maintain freshness and pricing standards.

Responsibilities include training associates, maintaining stock levels, and supporting store leadership to optimize daily performance and customer service.