Perishable Department Leader: Freshness & Growth

Dollar General; Donalsonville (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a dependable Lead Perishable Associate to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas, ensuring fresh stock, proper rotation, and appealing display. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, safety compliance, training of associates, and delivering quick, friendly service to customers.

Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and customer-first service in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in a retail environment and six months supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager, as directed, in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cash accountability, key control, and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using the following tools: Current Ads / Planners, Produce Order guide, Fresh Meat Recap and Order Guide, Milk Sales history and order guide, Vendor Order Guide, Bread order planning and stales recap.
• Train assigned associates in the proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products and in proper and safe handling of food in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Record Perishable Markdowns, while analyzing causes and taking corrective action to prevent recurrences, and ensure customers' needs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and training in Perishable departments; assist with other operational areas as directed.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Customer service

Plan-o-gram knowledge

Safety policies

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register functions

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a dependable Lead Perishable Associate to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas, ensuring fresh stock, proper rotation, and appealing display. You will support the Store Manager with inventory control, safety compliance, training of associates, and delivering quick, friendly service to customers.

Join a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and customer-first service in a fast-paced store environment.