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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 $18.50
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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
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
paid caregiver leave
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Job Description

ALDI is a global discount supermarket chain known for its high-quality products at affordable prices and its commitment to customer satisfaction. Operating over 2,000 stores across the United States, ALDI prides itself on delivering a streamlined shopping experience with a focus on efficiency and customer service excellence. As a rapidly growing company, ALDI offers a collaborative and engaging work environment where employees are valued and opportunities for growth and development are abundant. ALDI is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and every team member contributes to the company’s success. This position is full-time, offering 30 or more hours per week with a competitive starting wage of $18.50 per hour. Wage increases are structured to reward longevity, with annual adjustments up to $20.50 by year five.

As a store associate at ALDI, you will play a vital role in ensuring the store runs smoothly and that customers enjoy an exceptional shopping experience. Your key responsibilities will include merchandising and stocking products according to company planograms, cashiering with accuracy and efficiency, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the store. You will be an integral part of the ALDI team, working collaboratively with store management and co-workers to achieve operational goals such as minimizing product loss, maximizing sales, and providing a safe and inviting shopping environment. Your role will also include completing curbside pickup orders, ensuring timely and accurate retrieval and delivery of items to customers’ vehicles.

This position requires not only physical stamina to stock products weighing up to 45 pounds, operate equipment like cash registers, pallet jacks, and floor scrubbers, but also attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced retail setting. ALDI values associates who can model excellent customer service principles, help identify and resolve hazards to promote safety, and adhere strictly to inventory procedures and company cash policies. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a respected retail brand committed to supporting employees with competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. If you are dedicated, dependable, and eager to contribute to a dynamic retail environment, the ALDI store associate position provides a rewarding career path with solid pay and comprehensive benefits.

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 scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, etc
  • 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 (POS) 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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