Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Karnak (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to support customers, stock merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams on the sales floor. You will unload shipments, build displays, greet shoppers, and operate the cash register to complete sales.

This role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling and basic math, while following safety policies. You will work in a fast-paced store, assist with merchandise ordering using handheld scanners, and help protect assets as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and verbal 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 and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; store merchandise in stock room or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Greet customers and operate the cash register to total purchases.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners and maintain store cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Plan-o-gram reading

Safety policies

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash registers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to support customers, stock merchandise, and maintain plan-o-grams on the sales floor. You will unload shipments, build displays, greet shoppers, and operate the cash register to complete sales.

This role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling and basic math, while following safety policies. You will work in a fast-paced store, assist with merchandise ordering using handheld scanners, and help protect assets as part of a team.