Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as a primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-gram compliance, and maintain stock levels on the sales floor. Responsibilities include cashiering, assisting customers, and stocking merchandise in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, merchandise presentation, and teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Prior retail or cashier experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal 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 on 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.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and flatbed scanner to itemize and total purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customers 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 communication

Safety awareness

Plan‑o‑gram adherence

Cash handling basics

Basic math

IBM cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash register

Job description

Dollar General is seeking a store associate to act as a primary customer contact, assist with plan-o-gram compliance, and maintain stock levels on the sales floor. Responsibilities include cashiering, assisting customers, and stocking merchandise in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling, merchandise presentation, and teamwork to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Prior retail or cashier experience is beneficial.