Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve as the customer contact at checkouts, stock shelves, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will unload trucks, build displays, restock merchandise, and assist shoppers in locating items while protecting store assets and following policies.

Responsibilities include operating the register, handling payments, and supporting merchandising setups. This role requires basic math, cash handling knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; stock merchandise in the stock room or on the sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and rotate stock on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Operate cash register and bag merchandise, handle payments and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Keep the store front clean and help with sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram following

Cash handling procedures

Basic math skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Dollies or rolltainers

U-boats / six-wheel carts

Merchandise containers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve as the customer contact at checkouts, stock shelves, and maintain plan-o-grams. You will unload trucks, build displays, restock merchandise, and assist shoppers in locating items while protecting store assets and following policies.

Responsibilities include operating the register, handling payments, and supporting merchandising setups. This role requires basic math, cash handling knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.