Retail Sales Associate: Customer-First, Stock & Cash Handling

Dollar General; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be a friendly, helpful presence for customers. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating and purchasing items, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized to support profitability and satisfaction.

This full-time role requires reliability, basic math, and the ability to follow cashier procedures and merchandising plans. The environment is fast-paced with frequent standing and walking typical of a retail

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform 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.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety knowledge

Planogram following

Cash handling

Basic math

Cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be a friendly, helpful presence for customers. You will greet shoppers, assist with locating and purchasing items, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and keep the store clean and organized to support profitability and satisfaction.

This full-time role requires reliability, basic math, and the ability to follow cashier procedures and merchandising plans. The environment is fast-paced with frequent standing and walking typical of a retail