Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Akron, OH is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, help with plan‑o‑grams, stock merchandise, and support profitability and teamwork while protecting assets.

You will greet customers, operate the cash register, bag purchases, process payments, assist with restocking, and help with cleaning and merchandising. A high school diploma is preferred; strong interpersonal and basic math skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to greet customers and assist with locating merchandise.
• Understanding and following safety policies and store procedures.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑o‑gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures and math skills.
• Proficiency with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Stock and face shelves; rotate merchandise and restock as needed.
• Greet customers and assist in locating items.
• Operate cash register, process payments, and bag purchases.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist with side displays.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safety policies

Plan‑o‑gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General in Akron, OH is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, help with plan‑o‑grams, stock merchandise, and support profitability and teamwork while protecting assets.

You will greet customers, operate the cash register, bag purchases, process payments, assist with restocking, and help with cleaning and merchandising. A high school diploma is preferred; strong interpersonal and basic math skills are valued.