SALES ASSOCIATE in COVINGTON, GA S24937

Dollar General; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Covington, GA is seeking a store associate to assist customers, stock merchandise, operate registers, and help maintain clean and welcoming aisles. You will unload trucks, build displays, rotate stock, and ensure shelves are neat and accurate according to planograms.

The role requires greeting customers, handling transactions with the IBM cash register, and complying with safety procedures in a fast-paced environment. A high school diploma is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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 and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open, and unpack cartons; store or stock items on the sales floor.
• Build and rotate merchandise displays; face items on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise and assist customers in locating items.
• Greet customers, operate cash register, and bag purchases; collect payment and make change.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Maintain store cleanliness and comply with company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash register

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Box cutters

Merchandise containers

Two-wheel dollies

U-boats

Rolltainers

Job description

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html .

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Act as the point of contact for customers. Assist in setting and maintaining plan-o-grams and programs. Stock merchandise adequately. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Unload trucks.

• Follow company work processes to 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.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent walking and standing

• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandise

• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainers

• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 poundsOccasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet

• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.