Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers and assist in merchandising, stocking, and cashier duties. The role emphasizes friendly service, cash handling, and teamwork within a fast-paced store environment.

The position requires ability to follow plan-o-gram guidance, maintain cleanliness, and support inventory processes while protecting company assets and meeting profit goals.

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, unpack cartons and totes; stock in rack or on sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard, 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 purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment 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

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram adherence

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as the point of contact for customers and assist in merchandising, stocking, and cashier duties. The role emphasizes friendly service, cash handling, and teamwork within a fast-paced store environment.

The position requires ability to follow plan-o-gram guidance, maintain cleanliness, and support inventory processes while protecting company assets and meeting profit goals.