Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

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

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain clean, orderly aisles. You will assist with floor displays, operate the cash register, and help ensure a positive shopping experience for guests.

The role involves standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates have basic math and cash-handling skills, familiarity with plan-o-grams, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to operate IBM cash registers.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise on the sales floor or in the stock room.
• Build and display merchandise, rotate stock, and restock recovered items.
• Assist customers in locating products and answer questions.
• Operate cash register, bag merchandise, and provide checkout assistance.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners when needed.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math skills

IBM cash register

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Merchandise containers

Two-wheel dollies

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to serve customers, stock and rotate merchandise, and maintain clean, orderly aisles. You will assist with floor displays, operate the cash register, and help ensure a positive shopping experience for guests.

The role involves standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds in a fast-paced retail environment. Ideal candidates have basic math and cash-handling skills, familiarity with plan-o-grams, and strong teamwork.