Retail Sales Associate: Merchandising & Customer Service

Dollar General; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a Store Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in plan-o-grams, stock merchandise and support profitability and teamwork. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock shelves and greet customers.

You’ll operate the cash register, bag purchases, and assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners. This on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability and strong teamwork.

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 and stock merchandise to sales floor or stock room.
• Build displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Stock merchandise and restock as needed.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise; collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Clean store, front end, and restock as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Dollar General in the United States is seeking a Store Associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in plan-o-grams, stock merchandise and support profitability and teamwork. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock shelves and greet customers.

You’ll operate the cash register, bag purchases, and assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners. This on-site role emphasizes safety, reliability and strong teamwork.