Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Alabama; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring a Retail Associate to serve customers, stock and maintain plan-o-grams, and support store operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock merchandise, and assist shoppers in locating items while ensuring accurate checkout and responsible cash handling.

You will also help with ordering merchandise, keep the store clean, and follow all policies. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.

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 in the store.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons, then place items on shelves or stock room.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and answer questions.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases, collect payment and give change.
• Help with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean front end, restrooms, stockroom and keep store orderly.
• Follow company policies and procedures and greet customers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Rolltainers

Dollies

Job description

Dollar General is hiring a Retail Associate to serve customers, stock and maintain plan-o-grams, and support store operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock merchandise, and assist shoppers in locating items while ensuring accurate checkout and responsible cash handling.

You will also help with ordering merchandise, keep the store clean, and follow all policies. This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.