Website Dollar General
Job Summary: Sales Associate (Dollar General)
Intro Join a mission-driven team where “Serving Others” is at the heart of everything we do. At Dollar General, we’ve spent over 80 years helping our neighbors save time and money every day. We aren’t just a retail company; we are a community that values the unique strengths you bring to the table. Whether you are looking to launch a new career or find a stable professional home, we invite you to thrive as part of the Dollar General journey.
About the Role As a Sales Associate, you are the primary point of contact for our customers and a vital contributor to our store’s success. Your role is dynamic and hands-on, ranging from providing a friendly greeting at the front end to maintaining an organized sales floor. You will be responsible for unloading trucks, setting up merchandise displays according to plan-o-grams, and ensuring shelves are fully stocked and faced. By balancing efficient register operations with proactive floor maintenance, you help create a seamless shopping experience for every neighbor who walks through our doors.
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
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Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
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Understanding of safety policies and practices.
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Ability to read and follow plan-o-gram and merchandise presentation guidance.
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Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
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Basic mathematical skills.
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Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.
WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
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Active Environment: Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling to manage checkout stations and stock merchandise.
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Heavy Lifting: Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.
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Equipment Use: Handling of handheld scanners, box cutters, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).
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Pace: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions for sidewalk displays.
To apply for this job please visit careers.dollargeneral.com.