Perishables Department Lead – Produce, Meat & Dairy

Dollar General; Vance (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Vance, AL is seeking a Perishable Department Lead under Store Manager supervision to oversee produce, dairy, meat and bakery areas. You will support inventory management, pricing, and merchandising to ensure fresh, safe products and strong customer service.

This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to train associates, enforce safety rules, and maintain compliance with food-handling regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules and procedures.
• Mathematical skills for calculations and percentages.
• Experience with cash registers and generating reports.
• Understanding of inventory and merchandising practices.
• Ability to maintain accuracy in perishable stock and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with cash accountability, key control and security practices.
• Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume and planning guides.
• Train associates on freshness, pricing, and safe food handling.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Ensure customer needs are addressed promptly and professionally.

Skills

Inventory management

Cash handling

Merchandising

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Planogram compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dollar General in Vance, AL is seeking a Perishable Department Lead under Store Manager supervision to oversee produce, dairy, meat and bakery areas. You will support inventory management, pricing, and merchandising to ensure fresh, safe products and strong customer service.

This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to train associates, enforce safety rules, and maintain compliance with food-handling regulations.