Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in stocking, pricing, and merchandising, and help ensure a clean, organized store environment. You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, and assist with receiving and stocking merchandise.

The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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; stock or move to sales floor.
• Build and stock merchandise displays; rotate and face items.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Greet customers and operate the cash register to total purchases.
• Collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.
• Bail cardboard; take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling procedures

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers, assist in stocking, pricing, and merchandising, and help ensure a clean, organized store environment. You will operate the cash register, handle transactions, and assist with receiving and stocking merchandise.

The role emphasizes teamwork, profitability, and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.