Retail Sales Associate: Customer Service & Merchandising

Dollar General; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Akron, OH seeks a Store Associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support profitability and teamwork while protecting assets.

Duties include unloading trucks, stocking, building displays, aiding customers, ringing up purchases, and assisting with ordering merchandise via handheld scanners. OSHA-safety practices apply; high school diploma preferred; lift up to 40–55 lbs; fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling and math skills.
• Experience with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Unload trucks and stock shelves.
• Build merchandise displays; rotate and face stock.
• Restock recovered merchandise; maintain store cleanliness.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram literacy

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

IBM cash register system

Rolltainers

Dollies / U-boats

Job description

Dollar General in Akron, OH seeks a Store Associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support profitability and teamwork while protecting assets.

Duties include unloading trucks, stocking, building displays, aiding customers, ringing up purchases, and assisting with ordering merchandise via handheld scanners. OSHA-safety practices apply; high school diploma preferred; lift up to 40–55 lbs; fast-paced environment.