Retail Associate — Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Jayess (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to be the main contact for customers, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role involves unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, and operating the cash register to total purchases.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math and cash-handling skills. The position emphasizes teamwork and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling procedures knowledge is preferred.
• Solid math skills for checkout and pricing tasks.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise on the sales floor or in the stock room.
• Build and maintain plan-o-grams and merchandise displays.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and operate the checkout.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; rotate stock and restock shelves.
• Clean store areas, mop floors, and maintain restroom and stockroom.
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines and participate in ordering as needed.
• Greet customers and provide friendly service at the point of sale.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-O-grams

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Merchandise containers

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to be the main contact for customers, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role involves unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, and operating the cash register to total purchases.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic math and cash-handling skills. The position emphasizes teamwork and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.