Retail Sales & Merchandising Specialist

Dollar General; Van Buren (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is hiring at the Van Buren, ME location for a front‑line team member. You will be the primary contact for customers, help set plan‑o‑grams, stock and rotate merchandise, build displays, and assist with checkout using a handheld scanner.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, assisting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays and stock/rotate items on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers by locating items.
• Greet customers and operate the cash register to total purchases.
• Collect payment, give change, bag merchandise.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners, as needed.
• Stockroom cleaning and compliance with company policies.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and oral comms

Safety policies understanding

Read and follow plan-o-gram guidance

Cash handling procedures

Basic mathematical skills

IBM cash register functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

IBM cash register

Handheld scanners

Job description

Dollar General is hiring at the Van Buren, ME location for a front‑line team member. You will be the primary contact for customers, help set plan‑o‑grams, stock and rotate merchandise, build displays, and assist with checkout using a handheld scanner.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and strong customer service in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include unloading trucks, stocking shelves, assisting customers, and maintaining store cleanliness.