SALES ASSOCIATE in PLAQUEMINE LA S31658

Dollar General; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking a store team member to act as the main customer contact, assist in plan-o-grams, stock merchandise, and maintain store presentation. You will help customers locate items, operate the register, and support daily store operations to maximize sales and protect assets.

Responsibilities include unloading shipments, stocking floors, building displays, and upholding safety policies while delivering friendly service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Basic cash handling and math skills.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and stock merchandise.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store or stock on the floor.
• Build and maintain merchandise displays.
• Stock, rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Greet customers and process purchases at the register.
• Operate cash register and bag purchases; collect payment.
• Assist with ordering merchandise using handheld scanners.
• Keep store clean: dust, mop, trash removal; stockroom upkeep.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety policies

Plan-o-gram reading

Cash handling

Basic math

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.