Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams and merchandising, stock merchandise, and operate the cash register to complete purchases. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, teamwork, and protecting company assets.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness. Basic math and cash handling skills are required, with strict adherence to company policies.

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 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.
• Operate cash register, bag merchandise and collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners.
• Maintain cleanliness and sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve as the point of contact for customers, assist with plan-o-grams and merchandising, stock merchandise, and operate the cash register to complete purchases. The role emphasizes customer satisfaction, teamwork, and protecting company assets.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, greeting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness. Basic math and cash handling skills are required, with strict adherence to company policies.