Retail Sales Associate - Customer Service & Merchandising

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

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Canton, MS is seeking a retail team member to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, and assist with inventory and storefront setup. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and friendly service.

Candidates should have basic math, cash handling, and communication skills. Experience with plan-o-gram guidance is a plus; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner; itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-grams reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Canton, MS is seeking a retail team member to serve customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, and assist with inventory and storefront setup. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and friendly service.

Candidates should have basic math, cash handling, and communication skills. Experience with plan-o-gram guidance is a plus; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.