Part-Time Store Team Member

Your Next Part-Time Step in Ames

Job Title: Part-time Store Team Member – Flexible Part-Time Role Company: Dollar General Worksite: Ames, IA Career Level: Junior / Trainee (Perfect as a first part-time job).

Compensation (Part-Time): $19-$25/Hour (approx. $26.5k/Year) Benefits: Steady supplemental income with predictable weekly hours. Stable part-time work with a friendly Ames team and clear expectations.

Responsibilities

Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible part-time role at our Ames location.

• This part-time role in Ames is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Dollar General part-time team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working part-time in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Associate industry.

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Part-Time Store Team Member

About Dollar General

Dollar General operates thousands of neighborhood stores delivering everyday essentials to millions of customers. We focus on operational efficiency and accessible retail locations. When you embark on a career in part time retail jobs with Dollar General, you are joining you are joining a direct, hands-on operations team that values punctuality, physical stamina, and mutual support during peak customer rushes.

Job Summary

Start contributing on your very first shift by stocking inventory, operating POS registers, and keeping aisles clean for shoppers. Enjoy flexible weekly hours designed to fit around your personal schedule. You will serve as Part-Time, delivering the signature reliable that sets Dollar General apart in the retail associate.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Register Operation: Process an average of 300 customer transactions per shift using the electronic POS terminal while maintaining cash drawer accuracy within a 3 dollar margin.
• Freight Stocking: Unload weekly delivery trucks containing up to 1,500 cases and stock merchandise onto retail shelves using rolling U-boats and box cutters within designated time windows.
• Store Recovery: Recover and face 100 percent of assigned store aisles every shift, pulling front-line products forward and organizing inventory according to visual merchandising standards.
• Price Verification: Scan shelf tags and merchandise barcodes using a handheld Honeywell RF scanner to verify pricing accuracy and update promotional signage across 4 department zones.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We provide practical support to help balance your shifts with your life outside of work.

• Salary: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
• Flexible Scheduling: Submit your weekly availability to choose shifts between 12 and 25 hours per week that accommodate your classes or second job.
• Employee Discount: Receive a 20 percent discount on private label and national brand merchandise across all store departments.
• Advancement Training: Access structured shift lead training modules within your first 90 days to prepare for hourly supervisor promotions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age to operate balers and heavy retail equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly during freight unloading tasks.
• Available to work morning, evening, or weekend shifts based on store operational needs.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills to provide accurate customer change.