Retail Sales Associate: Customer-Centric & Cash Handling

Dollar General; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and help maintain a clean store environment. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to plan-o-grams in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position supports store profitability and is suitable for candidates with a high school diploma and basic math and cash-handling skills. Relocation is not offered for this role.

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

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment and make change, bag merchandise.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Merchandise presentation

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General in Paterson, NJ, is seeking a Sales Associate to assist customers, operate the cash register, stock merchandise, and help maintain a clean store environment. The role emphasizes friendly service, accurate checkout, and adherence to plan-o-grams in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position supports store profitability and is suitable for candidates with a high school diploma and basic math and cash-handling skills. Relocation is not offered for this role.