Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Laurens (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dollar General in Laurens, IA is seeking a dependable Retail Associate to help customers, stock merchandise, and maintain store displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet shoppers, and assist at the register.

You will use handheld scanners to replenish stock, follow plan-o-grams, and keep the aisles clean. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate cash handling to support a fast-paced, friendly shopping experience.

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; stock 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.
• 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

Oral communication

Safety awareness

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Cash register

Dollies

Rolltainers

Job description

Dollar General in Laurens, IA is seeking a dependable Retail Associate to help customers, stock merchandise, and maintain store displays. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, greet shoppers, and assist at the register.

You will use handheld scanners to replenish stock, follow plan-o-grams, and keep the aisles clean. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate cash handling to support a fast-paced, friendly shopping experience.