SALES ASSOCIATE in OSAGE CITY KS S25653

Dollar General Corporation; Osage City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General Corporation is seeking a store associate to act as the primary customer contact, stock merchandise, and maintain displays. You will assist customers, operate the cash register, bag purchases, and help with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners. Maintain store cleanliness and follow safety policies.

The role emphasizes strong communication, basic math, and ability to read plan-o-gram guidance while supporting teamwork and protecting company assets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with cash handling and basic math.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram/merchandise presentation guidance.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise on shelves and back stock areas.
• Build and stock merchandise displays; rotate and face products.
• Assist customers in locating items and provide courteous service.
• Operate cash register, handle transactions, and bag items.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners as needed.
• Keep store clean, including front-end, restrooms, and stockroom.
• Follow company policies and procedures and protect assets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Math basics

IBM cash register functions

Handheld scanners

Pricing guns

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

IBM cash register

Rolltainers/Pallet jacks

Job description

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.