Perishables Leader: Fresh Dept, Merchandising & Safety

Dollar General; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Goldsboro, NC seeks a Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, fresh meat, dairy, bakery and related items under store management. You will drive inventory accuracy, merchandise presentation, and customer service while upholding food safety rules and protecting company assets.

You will train and coach associates, monitor stock levels, process markdowns, and help with ordering and plan-o-gram compliance to minimize losses and maximize profitability across all perishables.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets diagrams and safety rules.
• Performs basic math and percentage calculations.
• Learns cash register functions to generate reports.
• Reviews financial statements for trends and control opportunities.
• Familiar with cash handling, deposits, and loss prevention.
• Understands inventory management and merchandising practices.
• Organizes work with attention to detail and planning.
• Strong communication, both oral and written.
• Complies with safety policies and food handling rules.
• Willing to obtain required food handling certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with inventory integrity and cash controls.
• Maintain perishable stock levels based on store volume.
• Train associates in perishable presentation, freshness and pricing.
• Ensure safe handling of food and compliance with regulations.
• Record perishable markdowns and analyze causes.
• Provide timely customer service and address inquiries.

Skills

Reading diagrams

Math calculations

Cash handling

Inventory management

Plan-o-gram compliance

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Dollar General in Goldsboro, NC seeks a Perishable Department Lead to supervise produce, fresh meat, dairy, bakery and related items under store management. You will drive inventory accuracy, merchandise presentation, and customer service while upholding food safety rules and protecting company assets.

You will train and coach associates, monitor stock levels, process markdowns, and help with ordering and plan-o-gram compliance to minimize losses and maximize profitability across all perishables.