Retail Sales Associate: Customer Care & Merchandising

Dollar General; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Portage, MI is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain attractive displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, operate the register, and assist shoppers throughout the day.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and familiarity with plan-o-grams. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication.
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise on the sales floor.
• Operate cash register and complete customer transactions.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Build displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Keep store clean and stocked; follow safety policies.
• Greet customers and provide service.
• Unpack shipments and restock as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-grams

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General in Portage, MI is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain attractive displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, operate the register, and assist shoppers throughout the day.

Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills, basic math, and familiarity with plan-o-grams. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.