Assists customers with locating and purchasing merchandise, operates the cash register, handles payments, stocks and replenishes shelves, builds displays, recovers merchandise, and maintains store cleanliness. The role requires customer service, cash handling, basic math, merchandise stocking, physical lifting, and the ability to follow safety and merchandising procedures in a fast-paced retail environment.
Job Details General Summary:
Duties and Essential Job FunctionsProvide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers. Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary. Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays. Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.
Job Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills. Understanding of safety policies and practices. Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides. Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures. Basic mathematical skills. Ability to perform cash register functions. Ability to stock merchandise.
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 pounds Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. About Us
The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. The duties of the Sales Associate include assisting customers in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking merchandise, recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to maximize store profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.
Duties and Essential Job Functions
Job Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Work Experience and/or Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Working Conditions
Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
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.
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