Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the customer contact, assist with merchandising, stock duties, and cashier responsibilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking, creating displays, assisting customers, and operating the POS system. A high school diploma is preferred, with physical duties such as lifting up to 40 pounds required.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Understand and follow safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-grams and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Solid basic math skills for register transactions.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; stock on shelves or floor.
• Build and maintain merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; face shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating items.
• Clean the front end, restrooms, and stockroom; manage trash.
• Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
• Greet customers and provide assistance on the floor.
• Operate cash register and scanner; itemize and total purchases.
• Collect payment and make correct change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM POS functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS hardware (IBM)

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the customer contact, assist with merchandising, stock duties, and cashier responsibilities. The role emphasizes teamwork, asset protection, and a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking, creating displays, assisting customers, and operating the POS system. A high school diploma is preferred, with physical duties such as lifting up to 40 pounds required.