SALES ASSOCIATE in FREDONIA NY S08240

About the role

General Summary: The Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. The duties 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers as necessary.
• Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, rotate merchandise on shelves, and build merchandise displays.
• Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop floors, clean restrooms and receiving area, and help set up sidewalk displays.

Requirements

• 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 roll‑tainers.
• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, containers, two‑wheel dollies, U‑boats (six‑wheel carts), and roll‑tainers.
• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 lb; occasional lifting of up to 55 lb.
• Occasional climbing (using step ladder) up to six feet.
• Fast‑paced environment with moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

Dollar General offers a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental, and financial well‑being of employees and their families. Available programs include health‑insurance coverage options, supplemental programs, a 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and more. Eligibility and waiting‑period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.

About Us

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Our mission is “Serving Others!” We operate convenient neighborhood stores offering everyday low prices on a wide range of products, including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. Learn more at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.