Retail Associate: Customer Care & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock shelves, operate the cash register, and maintain store appearance. You will greet shoppers, locate items, and help keep plan-o-grams aligned with merchandising guidelines. This role requires basic math, reliable cash handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience is a plus. Relocation not offered; the team values reliability and customer focus.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, unpack, and shelve/store merchandise; set up displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; restock when needed.
• Assist customers by locating items and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, and bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners when needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and organize front end displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Plan-o-gram reading

Basic math

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock shelves, operate the cash register, and maintain store appearance. You will greet shoppers, locate items, and help keep plan-o-grams aligned with merchandising guidelines. This role requires basic math, reliable cash handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience is a plus. Relocation not offered; the team values reliability and customer focus.