Retail Associate: Merchandising & Cash Handling

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in plan‑o‑gram maintenance, and stock merchandise while maximizing profitability and teamwork. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and support store operations.

The role emphasizes safe practices, accurate merchandising, and collaboration with team members to ensure a positive shopping experience.

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.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customers and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-of-gram knowledge

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist in plan‑o‑gram maintenance, and stock merchandise while maximizing profitability and teamwork. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, handle payments, and support store operations.

The role emphasizes safe practices, accurate merchandising, and collaboration with team members to ensure a positive shopping experience.