SALES ASSOCIATE in OAK FOREST IL S30719

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks and 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 and stock merchandise; rotate and face merchandise on shelves.
• Restock recovered merchandise.
• Assist customers by locating merchandise.
• Bail cardboard, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, and clean restrooms and stockroom.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Greet customers and operate cash register and flat‑bed scanner to itemize and total 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

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• 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 and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform IBM cash register functions.

Working Conditions

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and kneeling; ability to push/pull 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 lifting of up to 40 lb; occasional lifting of up to 55 lb.
• Occasional climbing using a 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

• Health insurance coverage options.
• Supplemental programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan.
• Paid sick leave (where required by law).
• Vacation time.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Additional benefit programs designed to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being.

About the Company

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. The company offers a wide range of products—including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items—at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General’s mission is “Serving Others,” and it values the unique strengths and perspectives each employee brings.