Perishables Lead: Fresh Inventory & Customer Impact

Dollar General; Etowah (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to manage Perishable Departments including produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen items. You will assist in inventory control, merchandise presentation, and customer service under Store Manager supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, training staff on perishable standards, and maintaining stock levels using perishable planning tools. Prior experience in retail with supervision is preferred.

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, 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.
• Follow company policies and procedures as outlined in the SOP manual, Employee Handbook, and company communications.
• Assist Store Manager in ensuring employee compliance.
• Maintain correct perishable stock levels based on store volume using tools such as Current Ads/Planners and Inventory guides.
• Assist Store Manager in training associates in proper perishable presentation, freshness and pricing standards.
• Train associates in proper stocking and rotation of Perishable products and in safe handling of food.
• Record Perishable Markdowns and analyze causes to prevent recurrences.
• Accurately record inventory levels as requested by the Store Support Center.
• Maintain daily contact with customers to understand merchandise expectations and desires.

Skills

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram compliance

Customer service

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Reading diagrams/instructions

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handling certifications (local/state)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to manage Perishable Departments including produce, meat, dairy, bakery, and frozen items. You will assist in inventory control, merchandise presentation, and customer service under Store Manager supervision.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, training staff on perishable standards, and maintaining stock levels using perishable planning tools. Prior experience in retail with supervision is preferred.