Retail Associate: Customer Service & Merchandising

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

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and assist with cashier duties. The role supports profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork while protecting assets.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, assisting customers, and handling payments. This position emphasizes safety and compliance with company procedures in a fast-paced retail environment.

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, open, unpack cartons; stock on shelves.
• Build and rotate product displays.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and process payments.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using scanners.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Plan-o-gram knowledge

Basic math

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and assist with cashier duties. The role supports profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork while protecting assets.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, building displays, assisting customers, and handling payments. This position emphasizes safety and compliance with company procedures in a fast-paced retail environment.