Store Associate

Overview

As a store associate, you’ll be responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the store looking its best. You’ll enhance the customer shopping experience by working collaboratively with the ALDI team and providing exceptional customer service.

Position Type: Full-Time

Average

Hours:

30+ hours per week

Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour

Wage Increases: Year 2 - $20.50 | Year 3 - $21.00 | Year 4 - $21.00 | Year 5 - $22.00

• Model and fulfill all customer service principles and escalates 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• Inform store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.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 checkout 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 and merchandising standards at all times.
• Assist store management in achieving operational efficiency goals and total loss goals.
• Comply with 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.

• Push, pull, sit, stand, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and move from one area to another.
• Lift, carry, and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights, including overhead.
• Operate equipment such as a cash register, electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
• Stock product in varying temperatures, including freezer and cooler environments.
• Use glass and multipurpose cleaning products.

• Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
• Operate all store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubber, cardboard baler, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers.
• Interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Perform basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Work both independently and with others.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks to maximize productivity within established time frames.
• Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.
• Meet availability requirements.

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