Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Cottondale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays while protecting company assets. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet customers, and operate the register to complete purchases.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to plan-o-gram, with frequent walking and standing in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience is a plus.

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 and totes; stock merchandise in stock room or move directly to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register and register to total purchases; bag merchandise; make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.
• Greet customers and comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

IBM cash register functions

Handheld scanners

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and maintain displays while protecting company assets. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet customers, and operate the register to complete purchases.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to plan-o-gram, with frequent walking and standing in a fast-paced environment. High school diploma preferred; prior retail experience is a plus.