Facts about working at Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation is one of the leading employers in discount retail chains. Being a publicly traded company, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, it reports an overall profit of nearly $5 billion per annum (the profit varies on a yearly basis). Dollar General is one company that continues to expand till date. With their new brand of Dollar General markets featuring an addition of a larger grocery section, they are always looking to fill entry-level positions.

The minimum age requirement to get a job at Dollar General is 18 years. This store operates daily between 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. These timings, however, are for customers, whereas employees might have to report in and out at least an hour before and after the store opens and closes. Check accordingly with the store manager of your location.

The available positions to work at a Dollar General include sales associate, cashier, stocker, shift leader, assistant manager, store manager, district manager, store merchandiser, warehouse supervisor, operations manager, and inbound/outbound manager. The store lists openings for these positions on their job portal of their official website.

Dollar General expects its employees to have a positive attitude on the job. The applicant must be able to work in fast-paced environment. Store associates have a variety of job duties on a daily basis, and these range from performing various levels of customer service to cashiering and stocking. The store management looks for an applicant with good communication and listening skills with a teamwork mentality.

Job seekers at Dollar General Corporation can apply for both, full-time and part-time positions. The company offers flexible scheduling, so that, if you are a part-time working student, you can divide your time effectively to fulfill your academic responsibilities. Most employees are required to work in the evening and weekend shifts.