Retail Sales Associate: Customer-First & Merchandising Pro

Dollar General Corporation; Riverton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to act as a customer point of contact, maintain plan‑o‑grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. You will assist shoppers, build displays, restock items, and help with checkout tasks to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires basic math and cash handling knowledge, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment.

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 and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; stock the sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register and process payments, bag purchases.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a retail associate to act as a customer point of contact, maintain plan‑o‑grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. You will assist shoppers, build displays, restock items, and help with checkout tasks to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role requires basic math and cash handling knowledge, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment.