SALES ASSOCIATE in LAFAYETTE LA S23587

Dollar General Corporation; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Lafayette, LA is seeking a store associate to support daily retail operations. You will unload trucks, stock shelves, build displays, and ensure plan-o-gram compliance while helping customers locate items.

You will also operate the cash register, handle transactions, and maintain store cleanliness. The role requires good communication, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 55 pounds; previous cashier or retail experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow plan‑o‑gram instructions.
• Basic cash handling knowledge.
• Operate the point‑of‑sale system and process payments.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 55 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Build and maintain displays; rotate merchandise.
• Follow company processes for receiving and stocking.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Operate cash register, bag merchandise, and provide receipts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram following

Cash handling

Basic math

IBM cash registers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM cash registers

Job description

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.

Job 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 conditionsRelocation assistance is not available for this position.Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

ABOUT US

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 Identification: 248382

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Category: Associate

Travel Required: No

Willing to Relocate: No