Company Overview

STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE in KILN MS

At Dollar General, our customer is at the center of everything we do! We are a fast-moving Fortune 200 publicly-traded company with more than 14,000 stores and 14 distribution centers in 44 states, growing by hundreds of stores each year. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces innovation and teamwork. At Dollar General, you can see a clear and fast path to career growth and success. We are committed to attracting talented and motivated people who can advance our mission of "Serving Others." Let's Grow Together!

Job Details

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position exists primarily for the purpose of developing internal store manager bench from the assistant store manager population, although external candidates will also be in the program. It is a position to be used to give store manager candidates more experience prior to becoming a store manager, and is to be held for a specified period.

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in recruiting and staffing activities.

• Assist with store merchandising by facilitating and/or participating in staging, stocking and storage of merchandise; ensuring that merchandise is presented according to established practices and store manager direction; and properly utilizing merchandise fixtures, signing and pricing of merchandise.

• Assist in all aspects of inventory management (including proper execution of damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork and facility controls); prepare and conduct inventories.

• Follow prescribed ordering practices to ensure the meeting or exceeding of in-stock targets.

• Provide superior customer service leadership.

• Act as a role model by following company procedures and policies as outlined in the employee handbook, SOP manual and company communications.

• Participate in store opening and closing activities.

• Ensure the safe deposit of all company funds in the designated bank.

• Assist in ensuring the financial integrity of the store through strict cashier accountability, key control and adherence to company security practices and cash control procedures.

• Assist in the maintenance of clean, well-stocked stores; provide a safe environment for customers and employees.

• Manage store in store manager's absence.

• Review operating statements to identify business trends (including sales, labor, profitability, and inventory turn), expense control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.

• Complete all paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

• Knowledge of cash handling procedures including cashier accountability and deposit controls.

• Ability to learn and perform IBM cash register functions, including those necessary to generate reports.

• Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.

• Knowledge of cash, facility and safety control policies and practices (deposits, store keys, SAFE and STARS programs, etc.)

• Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Effective organization skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations where limited standardization exists.

WORK EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.

• One year of experience in a retail environment preferred for external candidates; four months experience as a Dollar General assistant store manager required for internal candidates.

COMPETENCIES:

• Aligns motives, values and beliefs with Dollar General values.

• Supports ownership by tapping into the potential of others.

• Acts as a liaison between the Store Support Center and store employees.

• Fosters cooperation and collaboration.

• Interacts tactfully yet directly with employees and maintains an open forum of exchange.

• Demonstrates responsiveness and sensitivity to customer needs.

• Applies basic principles of retail (i.e., ordering cycles, peak inventories, merchandise flow, etc.).

• Provides continuous attention to development of staff.

• Recruits, hires and trains qualified applicants to fulfill a store need.

• Ensures store compliance to federal labor laws and company policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking and standing.

• Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling to run check out station, stock merchandise and unload trucks.

• Frequent handling of merchandise and equipment such as hand-held scanners pricing guns, box cutters, merchandise containers and carts, two-wheel dollies, and U-boats (six-wheel carts).

• Frequent and proper lifting of up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds.

• Occasional climbing (using ladder).

• Occasional driving/providing own transportation to make bank deposits, attend management meetings and to other Dollar General stores.

• Fast-paced environment; moderate noise level.

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Note: This position requires some travel with limited overnight stays

Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

General Summary :

As a Family Dollar Assistant Store Manager you will responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. A key priority includes assisting the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store. Under the direction of the Store Manager, you will also be responsible for maintaining inventories, store appearance and completing daily paperwork.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

Greets and assists customers in a positive, approachable manner. Answers questions and resolves customer inquiries and concerns.

Maintains a presence in the store by providing excellent customer service.

Ensures a clean, well-stocked store for customers.

At the direction of the Store Manager, supervises, trains, and develops Store Team Members on Family Dollar operating practices and procedures.

Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery truck, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.

Assists Store Manager in ordering merchandise and record keeping to include payroll, scheduling and cash register deposits and receipts.

Supports Store Manager in loss prevention efforts.

Assumes certain management responsibilities in absence of Store Manager.

Follows all Company policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

Education : Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to read, interpret and explain to others operational directives (e.g., merchandise schematics, etc).

Experience : Prefer store management experience in retail, grocery, or drug store environments.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. (and occasionally, up to 55 lbs.) from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability : Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills & Competencies: Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Acme Brick (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 15 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of manual labor tasks throughout the production areas. Occasionally operates forklift.

Qualifications:

• Previous manual labor experience

• Ability to learn to operate forklift

• Valid driver's license required

Essential Job Functions: (Constantly, Frequently, Occasionally) Physical:

• Constant stand/walk up to 1·2 miles depending on job assignment

• Frequent lift/carry up to 50 lbs. (brick product) ground level to 6 ft., short distances to 100 ft.

• Occasional push/pull using both hands/arms moving wheelbarrow, hopper exerting up to 30-50 lbs. force. Occasional climbing ladder, steps, catwalks throughout plant. Constant bend/twist at waist/knees/neck, picking/stacking brick.

• Constant use of both hands/arms in reaching, handling, grasping bricks, tools and equipment.

• Constant use of sight and hearing abilities, inspecting brick and awareness to moving equipment.

Requires color vision

Mental:

• Constant mental awareness needed for work safety

• Fast paced work environment

• Flexible to learn new tasks.

Work Conditions:

• Works in and outdoors

• Hazards are numerous including: heat, cold, dust, noise, oil slippery surfaces, uneven terrain, exposure to moving equipment and machinery, electrical shock, hazardous chemicals and products, may work inside or outside and be exposed to temperature extremes and be required to work extended hours or as needed on occasion.

• Safety equipment required and provided.

• Constantly over 80% time, Frequently 20-80% time, and Occasionally under 20% time.

Trinity Lightweight Expanded Shale & Clay is searching for a Kiln Platform Attendant for our Erwinville, Louisiana plant. In this role you will be stationed at the kiln platform and assure proper operation of kilns and trunnions.

What you'll do:

• Perform all tasks assigned in a safe and effective manner which includes wearing proper personal protective equipment and following safety regulations established by this company

• Perform all necessary work area inspections and document discrepancies, including any mobile equipment checklist and inspections

• Ensure proper water flow is getting to trunnions and all trunnions have proper amount of oil and oiling mechanisms are working properly

• Maintain good housekeeping on kiln platform

• Grease areas in production including bull gears on kiln drives

• Maintain cleaning of concrete areas

• Notify supervisor of an scrubber alarms

• Keep kitchen clean on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

• Perform other duties as required

• Remove logs from cooler

What you'll need:

• The ability to lift weights up to 60lbs

• Standing, bending at times

• Walk up and down elevated controls

• Climb stairs

• On the job training and ability to understand and learn about trunnions

Acme Brick Company is a leading national manufacturer and marketer of sustainable brick and building products since 1891. From East to West, Acme Brick Company keeps pace with the dynamic commercial and consumer building marketplace by delivering high quality products at competitive prices. In fact, our company's growth is fueled by long-lasting profitable partnerships with our customers and associates. We do this by taking ownership, building trust, embracing our environment, acting as one team working at the highest level and building lifelong partnerships with our customers by doing what is right. Throughout our rich history, one thing hasn't changed: the dedication to our associates and the consumers we are proud to serve. This position requires overtime.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Transfer kiln cars in and out of the burners

• Monitor the kiln for adjustments

• Make changes to temperature as needed

• Change the burners

• Monitor brick quality

• Must be computer literate

• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Must be abale to gather and analyze information skillfully

Education and/or Experience:

• One to two years related experience and/or training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

General Summary :

As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities :

Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.

Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.

Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.

Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.

Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.

Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.

Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.

Position Requirements :

Education: Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.

Experience: Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery, or drug store environments.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. (and occasionally, up to 55 lbs.) from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Availability : Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills & Competencies: Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Trinity Lightweight Expanded Shale & Clay is searching for a Kiln Technician for our Shepherdsville, Kentucky plant. In this role you will set up and operate machines, and may use blueprints, and make adjustments for materials used. You will verify dimensional requirements, and transfer materials to storage areas. You'll work with unconventional materials that require special skills.

What you'll do:

• Provide guidance to less experienced operators

• Monitor production flow

• Maintain production through proper temperature, process speed, etc

• Set up and operate automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production processing operation

• Monitor meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production process specifications

• Report any malfunctions or abnormalities and make minor adjustments and repairs to equipment

• Follow all safety rules and practices

• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years experience

• Thorough understanding of the production process

Acme Brick (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 15 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transfer kiln cars in and out of the burners

• Monitor the kiln for adjustments

• Make changes to temperature as needed

• Change the burners

• Monitor brick quality

• Must be computer literate

• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully

• Develop alternative solutions

Education and/or Experience

• One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Acme Brick Company is a leading national manufacturer and marketer of sustainable brick and building products since 1891. From East to West, Acme Brick Company keeps pace with the dynamic commercial and consumer building marketplace by delivering high quality products at competitive prices. In fact, our company's growth is fueled by long-lasting profitable partnerships with our customers and associates. We do this by taking ownership, building trust, embracing our environment, acting as one team working at the highest level and building lifelong partnerships with our customers by doing what is right. Throughout our rich history, one thing hasn't changed: the dedication to our associates and the consumers we are proud to serve

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Transfer kiln cars in and out of the burners

• Monitor the kiln for adjustments

• Make changes to temperature as needed

• Change the burners

• Monitor brick quality

• Must be computer literate

• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Must be abale to gather and analyze information skillfully

Education and/or Experience:

• One to two years related experience and/or training

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.