Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Chidester (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to support customers, stock and maintain plan-o-grams, and assist with checkout operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock shelves, and help customers find items in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and flexibility in duties, with opportunities to learn store operations and contribute to profitability and customer satisfaction.

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock or move merchandise to the sales floor.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store items as directed.
• Build and rotate displays; face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Operate the cash register; itemize, total, bag purchases and handle payments.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Keep the store clean and maintain front-end and stockroom areas.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Planogram compliance

Cash handling

Math basics

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to support customers, stock and maintain plan-o-grams, and assist with checkout operations. You will unload trucks, build displays, stock shelves, and help customers find items in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and flexibility in duties, with opportunities to learn store operations and contribute to profitability and customer satisfaction.