Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation in Joplin, MO is seeking a friendly, reliable team member to support daily store operations and assist customers across all areas of the business. You will stock merchandise, build displays, greet shoppers, operate the cash register, and help locate items while following plan-o-grams and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Experience with cash handling and basic math.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise to the sales floor or stock room.
• Receive, open, unpack cartons; rotate and face items on shelves.
• Build merchandise displays and maintain plan-o-grams.
• Greet customers and assist in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register, total purchases, and bag items; handle payments.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Clean front end of store and support sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Safety policies knowledge

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling basics

Basic math skills

IBM checkout operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Two-wheel dollies

Job description

Dollar General Corporation in Joplin, MO is seeking a friendly, reliable team member to support daily store operations and assist customers across all areas of the business. You will stock merchandise, build displays, greet shoppers, operate the cash register, and help locate items while following plan-o-grams and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and protecting company assets in a fast-paced retail environment.