- Company: Dollar General
- Location: Portage, Porter County
Dollar General at a glance
dollargeneral.com- Founded 1939
- Ticker DG
- Revenue (FY2025) $42.72B
- Net income $1.51B
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Join Dollar General as an Assistant Store Manager in Portage, Indiana, and help us serve our community while building your retail leadership career. We're looking for a dedicated, take-charge professional to support store operations, lead our team, and create a positive shopping experience for every customer who walks through our doors.
About the Role
As Assistant Store Manager at our Portage location, you'll work full time alongside our Store Manager to keep operations running smoothly. You'll be responsible for opening and closing the store, managing staff schedules, ensuring compliance with company standards, and stepping up as acting manager in the Store Manager's absence. This is a hands-on position where you'll contribute directly to store success every single day.
What You'll Do
- Supervise store staff during assigned shifts and ensure excellent customer service standards
- Receive merchandise, process inventory, and maintain organized stockrooms
- Handle cash register operations, reconcile drawers, and manage daily financial accuracy
- Enforce loss prevention procedures and maintain a clean, safe store environment
- Train team members on company policies, procedures, and product knowledge
- Complete opening and closing duties, including safety checks and security protocols
- Assist with scheduling, hiring recommendations, and performance management
- Respond to customer concerns and resolve issues professionally
What We're Looking For
- Age 21 or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Retail management or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
- Cash handling and point-of-sale system proficiency
- Physical ability to lift merchandise, stand for extended periods, and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Commitment to safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
About Dollar General
Dollar General serves millions of customers across America by offering everyday essentials and affordable merchandise. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to creating a workplace where employees can grow, contribute, and make a real difference in their communities.
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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)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
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- Role ASST STORE MGR – 21 and older only – in PORTAGE, IN S19838
- Employer Dollar General
- Location Portage, Porter County
- Type Full Time
- Posted January 22, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-02
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (337 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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