Store Associate

Role Based in Blacksburg

Fast Facts

• Experience: Entry-Level (Training in Blacksburg).
• Company: Family Dollar
• Location: Blacksburg, VA
• Role in Blacksburg: Store Associate
• This Blacksburg-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Family Dollar team in Blacksburg, VA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Blacksburg, a key hub for the Retail Merchandising industry.

Pay & Perks

• Compensation: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $36k/Year)
• Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
• Clear growth pathways at our Blacksburg office.

Position Scope

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail Merchandising space in Blacksburg.

Stock the Shelves, Serve the Neighborhood

About Family Dollar

As your neighborhood family discount store, Family Dollar provides our communities with compelling value on everyday essentials, groceries, and seasonal fun. Our mission is to ensure that our stores are a convenient, fully stocked destination. The Store Associate is the versatile backbone of the team, keeping the sales floor fresh and the customers happy. When you embark on a career in retail jobs with Family Dollar, you are joining a dedicated team defined by hustle and community care.

Job Summary

We are actively seeking energetic, reliable, and physically active individuals to join our daily store team. As an entry-level Store Associate, you will be trained to process incoming freight, stock the aisles, and run the cash register. You will serve as an all-around operational star, delivering the signature convenience that sets Family Dollar apart in the discount retail industry. This is a highly physical, fast-paced role perfect for those who like to stay busy and see the immediate results of their work.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Freight Processing: Unload weekly truck deliveries using roller belts and U-boats, rapidly pushing new merchandise out to the sales floor.
• Merchandising & Recovery: Stock shelves with everyday essentials and groceries, pull items to the front (facing), and build promotional endcap displays.
• Customer Service: Jump onto the cash register to ring up customers swiftly during busy periods, ensuring accurate cash handling.
• Store Cleanliness: Maintain the cleanliness of the store, sweep the aisles, and ensure the parking lot and entrance are free of debris.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We ensure our store associates are rewarded for their versatile dedication:

• Salary: Competitive base wage of $14.50 to $17.00 per hour.
• Career Growth: Strong internal promotion rates—advance quickly to Assistant Store Manager positions.
• Flexible Hours: Part-time and full-time schedules available to accommodate your lifestyle.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages available starting after a brief introductory period for eligible team members.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age upon application (due to equipment operation and age-restricted sales).
• No prior retail, merchandising, or cashier experience is required—we train you thoroughly.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and the physical stamina to walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, shifting quickly between unloading freight and ringing up customers.