Retail Sales Associate: Customer Care & Merchandising

Dollar General; Vinton (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Vinton, LA is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock merchandise, set up plan-o-grams, and maintain store appearance. You will greet customers, locate items, and operate the cash register.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; prior retail experience preferred. Relies on teamwork and following company policies to protect assets.

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 the 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; itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram understanding

Cash handling procedures

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Vinton, LA is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock merchandise, set up plan-o-grams, and maintain store appearance. You will greet customers, locate items, and operate the cash register.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds; prior retail experience preferred. Relies on teamwork and following company policies to protect assets.