Perishables Lead - Freshness, Profit & Customer Care

Dollar General; Rogersville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas at our Rogersville store. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandise presentation, and safe, compliant operations to protect assets and serve customers efficiently.

Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring stock and markdowns, and maintaining cashier controls while upholding sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, and procedures.
• Perform basic math calculations and cash reporting.
• Learn cash register operations and generate reports.
• Identify trends in sales, profitability and shrinkage.
• Know cash handling, security, and safety policies.
• Understand inventory and merchandising practices.
• Follow plan-o-gram and display guidelines.
• Adhere to company policies and food handling rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in maintaining perishable stock accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety procedures.
• Train associates on presentation, freshness, and pricing.
• Record inventory levels and perishable markdowns.
• Provide excellent customer service and address needs promptly.
• Support cash accountability and security practices.

Skills

Read diagrams

Mathematical skills

Cash register basics

Business trends analysis

Cash handling knowledge

Cash & safety policies

Inventory management

Merchandising

Organization skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram compliance

Company policies compliance

Food handling certifications

Education

High school diploma

Food handling certifications

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Perishable Department Lead to manage produce, meat, dairy, and bakery areas at our Rogersville store. You will assist the Store Manager with inventory, merchandise presentation, and safe, compliant operations to protect assets and serve customers efficiently.

Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring stock and markdowns, and maintaining cashier controls while upholding sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.