Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General Corporation; Benton (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to help customers, stock shelves, and operate the cash register in a fast-paced retail environment. You will load shipments, build displays, and ensure merchandise is correctly presented while delivering friendly service.

The role requires basic math, cash handling, and the ability to follow plan‑of‑gram guidance. High school diploma preferred; teamwork and reliability are valued assets.

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; store merchandise in stock room or move directly to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard and 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 customer’s purchase; 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 when necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Plan‑o‑gram reading

Cash handling

Math basics

Cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to help customers, stock shelves, and operate the cash register in a fast-paced retail environment. You will load shipments, build displays, and ensure merchandise is correctly presented while delivering friendly service.

The role requires basic math, cash handling, and the ability to follow plan‑of‑gram guidance. High school diploma preferred; teamwork and reliability are valued assets.