SALES ASSOCIATE in POUGHKEEPSIE NY S14980

About the role

The Sales Associate serves as the primary point of contact for customers, assisting them in locating and purchasing merchandise, operating the cash register, stocking and recovering merchandise, cleaning the store, and performing additional duties assigned by the Store Manager to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction while protecting company assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.
• Operate cash register and scanner to itemize purchases, collect payment, make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers as needed.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager to support store profitability and asset protection.

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 and 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 operate 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 lifting of up to 40 lb and 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

Dollar General offers a wide range of benefit programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well‑being of employees and their families, including 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.

Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Our mission is “Serving Others,” and we value each employee’s unique strengths and perspectives. We offer career opportunities across store locations, distribution centers, support centers, and our private fleet team. Learn more at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.