Perishable Dept. Lead — Fresh & Profitable

Dollar General; Piggott (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Arkansas (Piggott) is seeking a Perishable Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery sections, supporting inventory control, display, and safety compliance. You will help train associates and ensure perishable items are stocked, rotated, and presented to maximize freshness and sales.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to analyze sales trends while maintaining safety and sanitation standards 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.
• Previous lead experience and/or grocery store experience preferred.
• Attainment of required local and state food handling certifications, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory management and merchandising.
• Ensure customer service meets store standards.
• Maintain perishable stock levels and monitor freshness.
• Train assigned associates in proper stocking and food handling.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Mathematical calculations

Cash register operations

Inventory management

Planogram compliance

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication

Staff training

Food handling certifications

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General in Arkansas (Piggott) is seeking a Perishable Lead to manage the Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery sections, supporting inventory control, display, and safety compliance. You will help train associates and ensure perishable items are stocked, rotated, and presented to maximize freshness and sales.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and ability to analyze sales trends while maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced store environment.