
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.75 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Job Description
Dollar General Corporation is a well-established retail company with over 80 years of experience delivering value to its customers. Known for providing convenience and affordability, Dollar General operates numerous store locations nationwide. The company focuses on offering a wide range of everyday items, including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal products at low prices. The company's mission centers on "Serving Others," emphasizing a strong commitment to community, inclusivity, and customer satisfaction. Dollar General takes pride in being more than just a retail company; it values the unique perspectives and strengths each employee brings to the organization. This commitment creates an empowering work environment where every staff member's contribution matters and can make a noticeable difference in their local communities. At Dollar General, various career opportunities are available across multiple functions including store operations, distribution centers, support centers, and private fleet teams, offering employees potential growth paths within the company.
This particular role focuses on working at one of Dollar General's convenient neighborhood store locations. The position emphasizes direct customer interaction and maintaining store presentation standards through merchandising and stocking activities. As a key member of the store team, employees act as the point of contact for customers, assisting them in locating products and providing excellent service to enhance shopping experiences. Responsibilities also include supporting store operations by unloading trucks, organizing merchandise, setting up displays, restocking shelves, and ensuring the store environment is clean and orderly. The role demands adherence to company policies and a commitment to teamwork and profitability while protecting company assets. Additionally, cash handling duties such as operating the cash register, processing payments, and helping with inventory management using hand-held scanners are integral to this position. This job suits candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, physically active retail setting and who enjoy engaging with customers while supporting store merchandising and operational standards. Although relocation assistance is not provided, this position offers the chance to develop valuable retail skills and grow within a nationally recognized retail corporation dedicated to valuing and supporting its workforce.
This particular role focuses on working at one of Dollar General's convenient neighborhood store locations. The position emphasizes direct customer interaction and maintaining store presentation standards through merchandising and stocking activities. As a key member of the store team, employees act as the point of contact for customers, assisting them in locating products and providing excellent service to enhance shopping experiences. Responsibilities also include supporting store operations by unloading trucks, organizing merchandise, setting up displays, restocking shelves, and ensuring the store environment is clean and orderly. The role demands adherence to company policies and a commitment to teamwork and profitability while protecting company assets. Additionally, cash handling duties such as operating the cash register, processing payments, and helping with inventory management using hand-held scanners are integral to this position. This job suits candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, physically active retail setting and who enjoy engaging with customers while supporting store merchandising and operational standards. Although relocation assistance is not provided, this position offers the chance to develop valuable retail skills and grow within a nationally recognized retail corporation dedicated to valuing and supporting its workforce.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- frequent walking and standing
- frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks
- 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
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate noise level
- occasional exposure to outside weather conditions
Job Qualifications
- 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
Job Duties
- 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 Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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