Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Punxsutawney (Jefferson County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to support daily store operations, assist customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the cash register. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, creating displays, ringing up purchases, and helping customers locate items. A high school diploma is preferred, with safety and adherence to policies a must.

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 and totes; stock merchandise in stock room or move to 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.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customer and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using hand-held scanners, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Plan-a-grams

Merchandising

Communication

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to support daily store operations, assist customers, stock and merchandise, and operate the cash register. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, creating displays, ringing up purchases, and helping customers locate items. A high school diploma is preferred, with safety and adherence to policies a must.