Perishable Dept Lead: Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Alabama; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Alabama is seeking a Store Lead for the Perishable Departments to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas and to support inventory control, merchandising, and guest service. You will help maintain safe operations, protect assets, and ensure compliant handling of food products while coaching staff on standards.

The role emphasizes stock control, pricing accuracy, and training of associates in perishable best practices, with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1 year in retail with supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to learn cash handling, inventory, and safety rules.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with cash accountability and security practices.
• Maintain perishable stock levels and ordering guides.
• Train associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing.
• Record perishable markdowns and monitor stock rotation.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards and safety rules.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Safety compliance

Plan-o-grams

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Inventory software

Merchandise planning tools

Job description

Dollar General in Alabama is seeking a Store Lead for the Perishable Departments to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas and to support inventory control, merchandising, and guest service. You will help maintain safe operations, protect assets, and ensure compliant handling of food products while coaching staff on standards.

The role emphasizes stock control, pricing accuracy, and training of associates in perishable best practices, with a focus on customer satisfaction and efficient