STORE CLERK TEMPORARY in OLYPHANT PA S31975

Dollar General Corporation; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Olyphant, PA is seeking a store associate to be the point of contact for customers, stock merchandise, and keep the floor presentable.

You will greet customers, operate the cash register, bag items, and help unload trucks while following company policies.

This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in cash handling, and adherence to plan-of-gram guidelines to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow plan-o-gram and merchandising guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Experience using a cash register or POS system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Receive, open and unpack cartons; stock merchandise on shelves or move to sales floor.
• Build merchandise displays.
• Stock and rotate merchandise; face items on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers in locating merchandise.
• Maintain shop by cleaning floors, restrooms, stockroom; manage recycling/cardboard.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner; itemize and bag purchases.
• Collect payment and give change.
• Assist with ordering using hand-held scanners.
• Clean front-end and set up sidewalk displays when needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service orientation

Plan-o-gram compliance

Cash handling basics

Basic math skills

IBM cash register operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Relocation 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.