Retail Sales Associate — Customer-First & Merchandising Pro

Dollar General Corporation; Waverly (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is hiring a store associate to serve customers, stock and merchandize products, and operate the register. The role emphasizes friendly customer interaction, accurate cash handling, and maintaining organized plan-o-grams to maximize sales and efficiency.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stocking shelves, setting up displays, and assisting with price checks using handheld scanners while upholding safety and store policies in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and peers.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices in a retail setting.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Basic cash handling procedures and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and receive merchandise.
• Stock and face merchandise on shelves; restock as needed.
• Build and rotate displays to maximize sales.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, process payments, and bag purchases.
• Maintain store cleanliness including floors, restrooms, and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures; greet customers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Cash handling

Basic math

Plan-o-gram reading

Safety awareness

Customer service

IBM cash register ops

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Two-wheel dollies

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is hiring a store associate to serve customers, stock and merchandize products, and operate the register. The role emphasizes friendly customer interaction, accurate cash handling, and maintaining organized plan-o-grams to maximize sales and efficiency.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stocking shelves, setting up displays, and assisting with price checks using handheld scanners while upholding safety and store policies in a fast-paced retail environment.