SALES ASSOCIATE in SPRINGFIELD MN

Sales AssociateThe Sales Associate acts as a point of contact for our customers. The duties of the Sales Associate 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.Duties and Essential Job FunctionsProvide excellent customer service, greet and assist customers.Operate cash register and scanner to itemize and total customer's purchase, collect payment from customers and make change, bag merchandise, and assist customers with merchandise as necessary.Follow company merchandise processes; unpack, stock, restock, and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.Clean the store, take out trash, dust and mop store floors, clean restroom and receiving room, and help set up sidewalk displays.Job Qualifications Knowledge and SkillsEffective interpersonal and oral communication skills.Understanding of safety policies and practices.Ability to read and follow planogram and merchandise presentation guides.Knowledge of basic cash handling procedures.Basic mathematical skills.Ability to perform cash register functions.Ability to stock merchandise.Work Experience and/or Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Working ConditionsFrequent walking and standingFrequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks; which may also require the ability to push and/or pull rolltainers for stocking merchandiseFrequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as handheld scanners, pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers, two-wheel dollies, U-boats (six-wheel carts), and rolltainersFrequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 poundsOccasional climbing (using step ladder) up to heights of six feetFast-paced environment; moderate noise levelOccasional exposure to outside weather conditionsDollar General is pleased to offer a wide range of benefit programs designed to care for the physical, mental and financial well-being of our employees and their families. Available benefit programs include health insurance coverage options, a variety of supplemental programs, 401(k) Savings Plan, paid sick leave (where required by law), vacation, paid maternity and parental leave, and many more. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. See careers.dollargeneral.com/benefits for additional details.