Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support daily store operations. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, and help ensure accurate pricing and checkout, while maintaining store cleanliness and teamwork. This role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and reliability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read plan-o-grams and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures and math skills.
• Familiarity with IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and receive merchandise.
• Unpack cartons, stock shelves and restock as needed.
• Build and rotate displays and organize merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating products.
• Greet customers and operate the cash register to complete purchases.
• Process payments and provide correct change.
• Restroom and store cleanliness; maintain a tidy sales floor.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Help set up sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Job description

Dollar General in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and support daily store operations. You will greet customers, operate the cash register, and help ensure accurate pricing and checkout, while maintaining store cleanliness and teamwork. This role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, and reliability in a fast-paced retail environment.