Retail Associate: Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General; La Vernia (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General seeks a team-oriented associate to greet customers, stock shelves, and operate a cash register. The role emphasizes fast, accurate checkout, merchandise presentation, and maintaining store standards.

Prior retail experience is a plus, with an emphasis on safety and customer focus. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, building displays, restocking, and assisting customers throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical ability for transactions.
• Experience with IBM cash register functions is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Follow processes to receive, open, unpack cartons and stock shelves.
• Build and rotate displays; restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions.
• Operate the cash register, itemize purchases, and bag items.
• Collect payment and make change; assist with ordering as needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and comply with policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Plan-o-gram understanding

Basic math

IBM cash register

Safety policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General seeks a team-oriented associate to greet customers, stock shelves, and operate a cash register. The role emphasizes fast, accurate checkout, merchandise presentation, and maintaining store standards.

Prior retail experience is a plus, with an emphasis on safety and customer focus. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, building displays, restocking, and assisting customers throughout the shift.