Retail Sales Associate - Fast-Paced Customer Expert

Dollar General; Wheatland (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize store profitability while protecting assets. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, and help with order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient merchandise presentation. Prior cashier experience and a high school diploma are preferred for candidates in this fast-paced retail environment.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Plan-o-gram interpretation

Cash handling

Mathematics

Cash register operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Two-wheel dollies

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maximize store profitability while protecting assets. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, and help with order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and efficient merchandise presentation. Prior cashier experience and a high school diploma are preferred for candidates in this fast-paced retail environment.