- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Waneta, Jackson County
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
12,961 Wikipedia views in June 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Join Dollar General as a Store Perishable Manager in Waneta, Jackson County, serving the McKee, KY community. This is a full-time role where you'll lead fresh food operations, oversee product quality, develop team members, and drive sales in a fast-paced retail environment. You must be 20 years of age or older to apply.
About the Role
As Store Perishable Manager, you'll take ownership of Dollar General's fresh and perishable department. You'll manage daily operations, ensure food safety compliance, mentor your team, and create an exceptional shopping experience for customers seeking quality perishable goods in their neighborhood Dollar General store.
What You'll Do
- Oversee inventory, stocking, rotation, and merchandise displays for all perishable items
- Maintain strict food safety and health code compliance throughout your department
- Supervise and train team members, fostering accountability and excellent customer service
- Monitor product freshness, quality, and shelf life to minimize waste and returns
- Track departmental sales performance and implement strategies to meet or exceed goals
- Coordinate with store management on ordering, pricing, promotions, and inventory needs
- Execute daily opening and closing procedures with accuracy and attention to detail
- Address customer questions and build relationships that drive loyalty
What We're Looking For
- Must be 20 years of age or older
- Retail, food service, or grocery management experience strongly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members effectively
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Customer-focused with meticulous attention to detail
- Flexibility to work variable retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physical capability to lift, stand, and move frequently throughout shifts
About Dollar General
Dollar General operates thousands of convenient neighborhood stores across America, committed to serving our customers and communities. We believe in creating a workplace where every team member can build a meaningful career and make a real difference.
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Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville. As o
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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: 215,000 — 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
Cost of living in Kentucky: 9.8% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Kentucky: $7.25/hr — via FRED
Home prices in Kentucky (year over year): +4.4% — via FRED
Median household income in Jackson County: $41,410 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Jackson County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), May 2026 — via FEMA
Average commute time in Jackson County: 41 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Jackson County: Drove Alone (81%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Jackson County: 83% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 41°F year-round (summers around 83°F, winters around 24°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Least walkable (5.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $660/mo (1BR) · $866/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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- Role STORE PERISHABLE MANAGER – DGPP – 20 and older only – in MCKEE, KY S25391
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Waneta, Jackson County
- Type Full Time
- Posted January 22, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-08
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (327 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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