Retail Sales Associate: Customer-Focused & Fast-Paced

Dollar General; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be the friendly face of our store. You will assist customers in locating merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and help maintain a clean, welcoming shopping environment.

This role requires strong customer service, basic math, cash handling, and the ability to follow merchandising guidelines. You must be able to stand and walk frequently and lift up to 40 pounds in a fast-paced retail setting.

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.
• Ability to stock merchandise.

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.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Planogram following

Basic math

Cash register functions

Stock merchandise

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Sales Associate to be the friendly face of our store. You will assist customers in locating merchandise, operate the cash register, stock shelves, and help maintain a clean, welcoming shopping environment.

This role requires strong customer service, basic math, cash handling, and the ability to follow merchandising guidelines. You must be able to stand and walk frequently and lift up to 40 pounds in a fast-paced retail setting.