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Full-Time Store Associate

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.50
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Benefits

401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employee assistance program (EAP)
PerkSpot National Discount Program
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous vacation time
7 paid Holidays
Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave at 100% pay
Up to 2 weeks paid caregiver leave at 100% pay
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
AD&D insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a global supermarket chain known for offering high-quality products at affordable prices. Established over several decades, ALDI operates a large number of stores across multiple countries, providing customers with a streamlined shopping experience that emphasizes efficiency, value, and fresh products. As a discount grocery retailer, ALDI consistently strives to maintain its reputation for delivering excellent customer service alongside a carefully curated product selection. The company values teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence and is committed to creating a positive work environment for its employees. ALDI not only focuses on customer satisfaction but also on employee development by offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

As a store associate at ALDI, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation and overall customer experience of the store. This full-time position requires a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, with a starting wage of $19.50 per hour. Employees can expect gradual wage increases beginning in the second year, offering rates up to $21.50 per hour by the fifth year. As a store associate, your responsibilities will span merchandising and stocking products, cashiering, and maintaining cleanliness to ensure the store looks its best at all times. Collaborating closely with the ALDI team, you will directly influence customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and fostering a welcoming shopping environment.

This role demands physical activity including lifting up to 45 pounds, operating store equipment such as electric and manual hand jacks, cash registers, and floor scrubbers, and performing tasks in diverse temperature settings including freezers and coolers. The job also requires attention to detail for tasks such as adhering to merchandising planograms, managing curbside pickup orders accurately and promptly, and applying ALDI policies on loss prevention and cash handling. By supporting store management, you’ll contribute to achieving operational efficiency and minimizing losses while upholding safety standards within the store. This position is ideal for self-motivated individuals who are team players, possess good communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment that emphasizes productivity, reliability, and customer focus. ALDI provides its full-time associates with extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plans, making it a rewarding long-term career choice for those seeking growth in retail operations.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years old required
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service
  • Ability to operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers
  • Ability to interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and with others
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and complete assigned tasks to maximize productivity within established timeframes
  • Ability to maintain reliable and prompt attendance
  • Ability to meet availability requirements

Job Duties

  • Model and fulfill all customer service principles and escalate concerns to store management as necessary
  • Inform store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products
  • Properly utilize the point-of-sale system to accurately scan and process customer purchases and inform store management of scanning concerns or errors
  • Adhere to cash policies and procedures
  • Follow the line policy and open additional check lanes as required to ensure an efficient checkout
  • Stock shelves and displays neatly while following merchandising planograms to maximize sales
  • Complete curbside pickup orders by accurately retrieving items from the store, verifying order contents, and ensuring timely delivery to customers' vehicles from the staging area
  • Maintain zone standards and merchandising standards at all times
  • Assist store management in achieving operational efficiency goals
  • Assist store management in achieving total loss goals
  • Comply with all established company policies and processes
  • Support store management in providing a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order
  • Adhere to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines
  • Perform general cleaning tasks to company standards

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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