SALES ASSOCIATE in EDEN NC S21862

General Summary

Act as the point of contact for customers. Assist in setting and maintaining plan‑ograms and programs. Stock merchandise adequately. Perform other duties as necessary to maximize profitability, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks.
• Follow company work processes to receive, open and unpack cartons and totes; store merchandise in the stock room or move directly to the 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 customers' purchases; bag merchandise.
• Collect payment from customers 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.

Qualifications

• Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of safety policies and practices.
• Ability to read and follow plan‑ograms and merchandise presentation guidance.
• Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run checkout stations, stock merchandise, and unload trucks; may require pushing or pulling rolltainers.
• 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 lb; occasional lifting of up to 55 lb.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment; moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About Dollar General

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. The company helps shoppers save time and money every day by offering frequently used and replenished products—such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items—at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General values each employee, emphasizing that “your difference truly makes a difference.” The mission is “Serving Others,” and the company provides a wide range of career opportunities across stores, distribution centers, support centers, and the private fleet team.