Retail Sales Associate - Merchandising & Customer Experience

Dollar General; Thedford (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary point of contact for customers, helping locate items and operate the cash register. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, and maintain plan-o-grams to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient merchandising in a fast-paced retail setting. Responsibilities include setting up displays, restocking merchandise, assisting customers, and handling transactions with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• 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 to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock/rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise, collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners as needed.
• Clean store front, sidewalks, restrooms and stockroom and maintain displays.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Flatbed scanner

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the primary point of contact for customers, helping locate items and operate the cash register. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, and maintain plan-o-grams to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient merchandising in a fast-paced retail setting. Responsibilities include setting up displays, restocking merchandise, assisting customers, and handling transactions with accuracy.