Weekend Retail Cashier - Part Time
Position in New Haven, CT
Snapshot
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our New Haven location.
- Career Level: Junior / Trainee.
- Employer: Dollar General (Hiring in New Haven)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Salary: $20-$24/Hour (approx. $27k/Year)
- Posted: Recently.
- Job Title: Weekend Retail Cashier - Part Time
- Based in: New Haven, CT (a central New Haven location)
- This New Haven-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Dollar General team in New Haven, CT is growing.
- Benefit from working in New Haven, a key hub for the Retail Operations industry.
Weekend Retail Cashier - Part Time
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates over 19,000 neighborhood stores providing everyday essentials to millions of shoppers. Our retail teams focus on delivering convenient access to household goods and groceries. When you embark on a career in weekend retail cashier job with Dollar General, you are joining you are joining a collaborative store team of 8 to 12 associates who support each other through peak weekend rushes and share accountability for daily store recovery.
Job Summary
Join our weekend retail team for flexible part-time hours that easily fit around your school schedule or second job. Enjoy working alongside dependable coworkers while processing customer transactions efficiently. You will serve as Part-Time, delivering the signature Dependable that sets Dollar General apart in the retail operations.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Register Operation: Scan 250 to 350 items per hour accurately using the POS terminal while processing cash, credit, and EBT payments.
- Customer Service: Greet 100 percent of arriving shoppers and resolve pricing discrepancies within 60 seconds using the handheld price checker.
- Merchandising and Recovery: Front-face 4 retail aisles every 2 hours to ensure products are neat, fully visible, and properly tagged with shelf labels.
- Drawer Balancing: Count cash drawers at the start and end of shifts to maintain an accuracy rate of 99.9 percent or higher.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
We invest in our part-time team members with practical perks designed to support your life outside of work.
- Salary: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
- Flexible Scheduling: Build your 15 to 25 weekly hours around weekend shifts that accommodate school, family, or another job.
- Employee Discount: Receive a 30 percent discount on private label items and everyday essentials.
- Tuition Assistance: Access educational support programs and skills training to advance your career path.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age to operate commercial cash handling equipment
- Ability to stand for shifts lasting up to 8 hours on hard retail flooring
- Availability to work both Saturday and Sunday shifts consistently
- Basic math skills to verify cash drawers and calculate change accurately without a calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Retail Cashier position pay at Dollar General?
This role offers a pay range of $20 - $24. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within New Haven.
Where is this Retail Cashier job located?
This position is based in New Haven, CT. Dollar General has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in New Haven.
How many hours per week is this part-time Retail Cashier role?
Part-time positions at Dollar General generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
Are weekend-only schedules available for this position?
Dollar General offers various scheduling options including weekend shifts. Weekend schedules may come with additional premium pay. Check with the hiring team for current availability in New Haven.
Does Dollar General offer tuition assistance or education benefits?
Yes, Dollar General offers tuition assistance or education benefits for eligible associates. These programs can help cover tuition, books, and fees toward degrees and certifications — check the listing or ask the employer for full details.
Does Dollar General provide training for new hires?
Yes, Dollar General provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
