Retail Sales Associate: Customer Experience & Merchandising

Dollar General Corporation; Shafter (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to greet customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store appearance. This role supports the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and protect assets. High school diploma preferred; retail experience a plus.

Position requires frequent walking and standing. Join a fast-paced environment at Dollar General where teamwork, accuracy, and customer focus drive success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate a cash register and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in locating and purchasing merchandise.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, collect payments, and bag merchandise.
• Stock, rotate, and display merchandise; maintain planograms and signage.
• Keep the store clean and organized and support store operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operation

Stock merchandise

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Dollies

U-boats

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to greet customers, help locate and purchase merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and maintain store appearance. This role supports the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and protect assets. High school diploma preferred; retail experience a plus.

Position requires frequent walking and standing. Join a fast-paced environment at Dollar General where teamwork, accuracy, and customer focus drive success.