Retail Sales Associate: Merchandising & Customer Care

Dollar General; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to support customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the cash register. You will greet customers, maintain displays, and keep the store clean and organized while following company policies.

The role involves unloading trucks, stocking floors, assisting with store displays, and helping with ordering and checkout tasks. A HS diploma is preferred; safety and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Requires effective interpersonal and oral communication.
• Follows safety policies and practices.
• Reads and follows plan-o-grams and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Able to operate IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; stock merchandise.
• Build and maintain displays; rotate and face merchandise.
• Restock recovered merchandise and stockroom organization.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answering questions.
• Operate cash register, process payments, and bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

HS diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Handheld scanners

Price guns

Box cutters

Merchandise containers

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a Store Associate to support customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the cash register. You will greet customers, maintain displays, and keep the store clean and organized while following company policies.

The role involves unloading trucks, stocking floors, assisting with store displays, and helping with ordering and checkout tasks. A HS diploma is preferred; safety and accuracy are essential in a fast-paced retail environment.