Store Associate Freehold, NJ

Summary

Store Associates keep our stores running strong, delivering the fast, customer‑focused experience that makes Lidl a global leader. This is a dynamic, 'all-hands' role where your impact is visible every hour. You’ll support every part of daily operations - from checkout and stocking to bakery, produce, and weekly promotional setups - all in one shift.

We thrive in a structured, team-based environment where clear efficiency standards and operational execution drive results. If you take pride in ownership, enjoy working at a high pace, and want to learn a global business from the ground up, you’ll fit right in.

• Engage customers with friendly, efficient service that makes their trip easy and leaves them excited to shop at Lidl again.
• Seamlessly transition between checkout, stocking, and specialized areas like the bakery or produce to meet real‑time store needs.
• Meet productivity goals by working with urgency and following Lidl’s streamlined processes, including pallet‑to‑shelf stocking.
• Execute daily freshness checks in produce and chilled areas, ensuring all items meet Lidl’s quality and presentation standards.
• Set up and organize non‑food promotional displays and weekly offers, ensuring strong presentation, accurate signage and pricing.
• Keep the store looking its best by upholding Lidl’s high cleanliness standards across the sales floor, restrooms, warehouse, and parking lot.
• Create a smooth, efficient checkout experience by operating the register quickly and accurately – this includes memorizing produce price look‑up codes (PLUs).
• Handle customer inquiries, process returns, and professionally resolve or elevate customer issues as they arise.
• Help keep inventory accurate and stock‑loss low by sticking to our inventory control measures.
• Ensure a safe environment for both team members and customers by following all safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Work closely with the team to complete daily tasks on time and ensure smooth store operations for the next shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn multiple roles quickly.
• Effective, friendly, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to and in excess of 45 lbs and reach above head height (10+ inches) frequently.

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees, regardless of hourly status, are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $19.50 per hour.
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation.
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success.
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match).
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Total Well‑Being Program.
• Daily Pay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.