Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; North English (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, build displays, and maintain store appearance. You will operate the register, assist with ordering, and help manage front-end activities to ensure a smooth shopping experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, plan-o-gram adherence, and safety awareness in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• 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 on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and take out trash; dust and mop store floors; clean restroom and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Safety procedures

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling basics

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Flatbed scanner

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock shelves, build displays, and maintain store appearance. You will operate the register, assist with ordering, and help manage front-end activities to ensure a smooth shopping experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, plan-o-gram adherence, and safety awareness in a fast-paced retail environment.