- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Cedar Lake, Lake County
- Full Time
- Cedar Lake, Lake County
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Dollar General at a glance
dollargeneral.com- Founded 1939
- Ticker DG
- Revenue (FY2025) $42.72B
- Net income $1.51B
Investor research: Yahoo Finance · SEC filings
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI OPX52SQVOZI8IVSWYU66, US) — via GLEIF
FDA-registered drug labeler (Dollar General) — via openFDA NDC Directory
OSHA safety record: 2 confirmed violations across 2 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Dollar General is a U.S. dollar-store chain based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Founded in 1939 and traded as DG, it ran about 20,388 stores across the contiguous United States and Mexico as of early 2024. More background: Wikipedia and dollargeneral.com.
12,961 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Dollar General as a Lead Sales Associate in Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana. This is a full-time position for a retail leader 21 years and older who's ready to deliver excellent customer service and support a thriving store team.
About the Role
As a Lead Sales Associate at Dollar General's Cedar Lake location, you'll be a key team member on the retail floor, helping customers discover the products they need while maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for consistent, full-time retail work in Lake County.
What You'll Do
- Greet and assist customers, answering product questions and helping them locate merchandise
- Process transactions quickly and accurately at the register
- Stock shelves, rotate merchandise, and ensure store displays meet company standards
- Address customer concerns and resolve issues with professionalism
- Collaborate with store team members and contribute to a positive work environment
- Follow company policies, security procedures, and cash handling protocols
What We're Looking For
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Strong customer service skills and friendly, approachable demeanor
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Comfort with basic math and prior cash handling experience a plus
- Reliable attendance and flexibility to work store hours
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a team
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates thousands of stores throughout the United States. We're committed to creating a workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Explore career opportunities across our retail locations, distribution network, support centers, and beyond.
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Recent news
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Working in Cedar Lake, Lake County
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 208,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Build the skills for this role
No certified training paths or costs were provided for this role. Focus on retail ops, cash handling, merchandising, and people leadership on the job.
- How you lead peers under a busy store cadence
- Examples of stocking, recovery, and register accuracy
- Handling customer complaints calmly
- Why Dollar General and Cedar Lake full-time retail fit you
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Best fit for candidates 21+ who want hands-on retail leadership at a high-volume discount store—not a remote or office role. Comfort with physical work, customers, and shift coverage matters more than formal credentials here.
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Listing facts
- Role LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT – 21 and older only – in CEDAR LAKE, IN S02364
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Cedar Lake, Lake County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 17, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (283 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Amazon launches same day delivery for Prime customers
- Hacker News — Richest 1% Will Own More Than All the Rest by 2016
- Hacker News — Fiverr Raises $30M for Online Services Marketplace
- Hacker News — Cards Stolen in Target Breach Flood Underground Markets
- Hacker News — Dollar General Hits a Gold Mine in Rural America
- Hacker News — Trader Joe's, Dollar General And Others Are Paying Workers To Get Vaccines
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