Dollar General Plans to Hire up to 50,000 Individuals by Labor Day
14 July 2021 - 8:55PM
Business Wire
Purpose-Driven Company Provides Career
Opportunities for American Workers
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) today announced plans to hire up to
50,000 employees between now and Labor Day, providing career
opportunities for individuals in its more than 17,400 stores, 27
distribution centers, its Private Fleet and its Store Support
Center. This effort further underscores Dollar General’s commitment
to Serving Others by helping Americans get back to work as
the country continues its transition out of the COVID-19
pandemic.
“At Dollar General, we are uniquely positioned as the nation’s
largest retailer by store count to serve customers through our
expansive network and provide access to careers in the communities
we call home,” said Kathy Reardon, Dollar General’s executive vice
president and chief people officer. “With more than 17,400 stores
located within approximately five miles of 75 percent of the US
population, we’re excited by the favorable impact we can make on
the current job market and individuals looking to join our growing
team.”
Earlier this year, the Company announced plans to hire more than
20,000 employees during its spring nationwide hiring event. This
next effort builds on the success of that program, aiming to
support DG’s currently-anticipated 1,050 new store openings in FY
2021 with positions available in store, distribution,
transportation and corporate operations.
The Company encourages candidates to review and apply for
desired career opportunities online. A comprehensive list of
positions is available on Dollar General’s Careers site at
www.dollargeneral.com/careers.
Benefits and Award-Winning Training and Development
Programs The opportunity to build a long-term career at DG is
one of the most important currencies the Company offers to attract
and retain talent. DG invests significant resources into programs
focused on improving the well-being of its employees including
day-one telemedicine eligibility no co-pay, health insurance
coverage options, 401K savings and retirement plans, tuition
reimbursement, paid parental leave and adoption assistance to
eligible employees and the Employee Assistance Foundation.
Additional benefits include:
- Development Opportunities: DG’s
market-leading reputation for supporting the development of its
employees is illustrated by the numerous members of leadership and
approximately 75 percent of recent job placements and current store
managers who were promoted from within DG. Further underscoring
DG’s continued commitment to this goal is the career path DG offers
to entry-level part-time sales associates, who generally may be
promoted to lead sales associates within six months and assistant
store managers within a year.
- DG University Alliance: DG offers
employees an opportunity to advance their education including high
school equivalency, associate, bachelor and masters degrees.
Through the DG University Alliance Grow, a university partnership
and scholarship program allowing employees and their family members
to access higher education, participating colleges and universities
provide tuition benefits to full and part time employees. The
Alliance offers a scholarship program which is available to full
time employees who meet applicable criteria.
- ACE Program: DG store managers who
complete the Company’s Store Manager Training program are eligible
to receive credit hours toward the completion of an undergraduate
degree after an evaluation by the American Council on Education’s
College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®). ACE CREDIT
helps adults gain academic credit for courses and examinations
taken outside of traditional degree programs.
Career Opportunities at Dollar General Dollar General’s
nationwide recruiting efforts include opportunities for external
candidates to join one of America’s fastest-growing retailers in
several business operations including:
- Distribution Centers (DCs): DG
currently operates traditional (dry) and Fresh DCs that offer
opportunities in general warehouse, human resources, inventory
control, maintenance, training and administration. Distribution
employees are also currently eligible to participate in a referral
bonus program.
- Store Operations: Opportunities to
support retail stores include roles as regional directors, district
managers, store managers, assistant managers, part-time/full-time
lead sales associates and part-time sales associates.
- Private Fleet: The Company seeks
drivers to join the Dollar General team, where top-of-the-line
equipment is ready and waiting for Class A Commercial Drivers
Licensed (CDL) drivers. Additionally, Dollar General is currently
offering a $5,000 signing bonus to be paid within employees’ first
six months of employment.
- Store Support Center: The
Company’s corporate headquarters, located near Nashville,
Tennessee, is looking to fill a wide range of roles. Interested
candidates may visit the DG Careers site and select Corporate
Jobs.
Diverse and Inclusive Employment Environment Dollar
General continuously strives to integrate diversity, inclusion and
equity into all areas of business because the Company believes a
diverse workforce and an inclusive, equitable environment not only
contributes to and helps sustain positive business results and
growth, but also is key to future success. Throughout the
organization, Dollar General strives to create an environment where
all employees feel respected, safe to speak up and empowered to
grow. This commitment is further elevated through one of the
Company’s key operating priorities to “invest in our diverse teams
through development, empowerment, and inclusion.”
“Whether it is supporting programs that address the challenges
of underserved communities or working to ensure that every DG
employee has the opportunity to feel heard and seen, the scope of
DG’s efforts reflects the important role we play in creating and
maintaining a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace,”
said Dr. Johné Battle, Dollar General’s vice president of diversity
and inclusion.
DG currently has five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including
the African American ERG, DG Young Professionals ERG, Women’s
Professional Network ERG, EQUAL ERG (dedicated to LGBTQIA+ team
members and allies) and SERVE (dedicated to military veterans,
active service members and supporters). Each group is organized
around a chosen commonality and works to leverage differences,
support belonging, promote awareness and build a more inclusive
culture consistent. DG’s ERGs also focus on cultivating a stronger
tie to the communities.
For additional information, photographs or items to supplement a
story, please visit the DG Newsroom, contact the Media Relations
Department at 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) or via email at
dgpr@dollargeneral.com.
About Dollar General Corporation Dollar General
Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80
years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every
day.® by offering products that are frequently used and
replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning
supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday
low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General
operated 17,426 stores in 46 states as of April 30, 2021. In
addition to high-quality private brands, Dollar General sells
products from America's most-trusted manufacturers such as Clorox,
Energizer, Procter & Gamble, Hanes, Coca-Cola, Mars, Unilever,
Nestle, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, General Mills, and PepsiCo.
Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.
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Crystal Luce, 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) dgpr@dollargeneral.com
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