Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Dollar General Corporation; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid sick leave

Vacation

Paid maternity leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a courteous Retail Associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist with merchandising, stockroom organization, and cashier duties. You will help maintain plan-o-grams and ensure stock levels to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strong communication, safety awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment. Relevant experience with cash handling is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and oral communication abilities.
• Familiarity with safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Experience with 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 and rotate/faces on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard, take out trash, dust and mop floors; clean restrooms 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, as needed.
• Clean front end of store and help set up sidewalk displays when necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Cash handling

Plan-o-grams

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a courteous Retail Associate to act as the primary customer contact, assist with merchandising, stockroom organization, and cashier duties. You will help maintain plan-o-grams and ensure stock levels to support profitability and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strong communication, safety awareness, and teamwork in a fast-paced store environment. Relevant experience with cash handling is expected.