Retail Sales Associate — Create Displays, Delight Customers

Dollar General; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the main contact for customers, stock shelves, set up displays, and help maintain store condition. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, and ensure accurate checkout while following company procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety practices, and adherence to merchandising guidelines. Strong customer service and basic math skills are valuable in this hands-on position.

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 and totes; stock merchandise in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Greet customers; operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean front end of store and assist with sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the main contact for customers, stock shelves, set up displays, and help maintain store condition. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, and ensure accurate checkout while following company procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety practices, and adherence to merchandising guidelines. Strong customer service and basic math skills are valuable in this hands-on position.