Perishable Dept Lead: Fresh Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Dollar General in Clinton, IL is seeking a Store Perishables Lead to manage perishables including produce, dairy, and bakery, while assisting in inventory control and merchandising. The role focuses on safe operations, pricing accuracy, and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate has retail experience with supervisory exposure, good math and communication skills, and the ability to train staff on freshness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; retail experience preferred.
• At least 1 year in retail with 6 months supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain required food handling certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret plan-o-grams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory management and merchandising.
• Manage perishables to maintain freshness and pricing.
• Provide strong customer service and address customers' needs.
• Train associates on presentation, stocking, and safety.
• Record and analyze perishable markdowns.
• Ensure compliance with food handling rules.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory mgmt

Customer service

Plan-o-gram

Communication

Safety policies

Attention to detail

Reading docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Retail supervisory experience preferred

Tools

Cash register / POS system

Job description

Dollar General in Clinton, IL is seeking a Store Perishables Lead to manage perishables including produce, dairy, and bakery, while assisting in inventory control and merchandising. The role focuses on safe operations, pricing accuracy, and strong customer service.

The ideal candidate has retail experience with supervisory exposure, good math and communication skills, and the ability to train staff on freshness and safety standards.