Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation seeks an entry-level store associate to act as a customer contact, set and maintain plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role includes greeting customers, operating the cash register, and assisting with merchandising and cleanup tasks.

The position emphasizes effective communication, basic math, and adherence to safety policies. Previous retail experience is not required, and the work involves stocking, displays, and assisting customers on

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; stock merchandise in stock room or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customers and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan‑o‑gram compliance

Cash handling procedures

Basic math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General Corporation seeks an entry-level store associate to act as a customer contact, set and maintain plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support store operations. The role includes greeting customers, operating the cash register, and assisting with merchandising and cleanup tasks.

The position emphasizes effective communication, basic math, and adherence to safety policies. Previous retail experience is not required, and the work involves stocking, displays, and assisting customers on