Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI Brand; Sydney; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SXB

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ALDI in Sydney, Australia is seeking a dedicated Store Associate to support merchandising, stocking, cashier duties, and store cleanliness. You will collaborate with the ALDI team to deliver exceptional service while ensuring a safe shopping environment.

Starting wage of $18.00 per hour with potential increases over time. This full-time role offers 30+ hours weekly and opportunities for growth within a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Prompt and courteous customer service and a welcoming attitude.
• Ability to operate cash registers, POS, and store equipment.
• Clear verbal and written communication with customers and teammates.
• Basic arithmetic for transactions and pricing accuracy.
• Attention to detail in stocking, pricing, and policy adherence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are required.
• Must be available to meet store hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Merchandise and stock products to ensure attractive displays.
• Cashier and process customer purchases using the POS system.
• Maintain cleanliness and store appearance to ALDI standards.
• Assist with curbside pickup and order accuracy.
• Follow cash policies and store procedures.
• Follow merchandising planograms to maximize sales.
• Identify and report hazards or safety concerns.
• Support management in achieving efficiency and loss goals.

Skills

Prompt and courteous customer service

Operate store equipment

Verbal and written communication

Basic arithmetic skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team player

Attendance reliability

Availability requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 18+

Job description

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: $18.00 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $18.50 | Year 3 - $19.00 | Year 4 - $19.00| Year 5 - $20.00

Duties and Responsibilities

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Models and fulfills all customer service principles and escalates concerns to store management as necessary.
• Informs store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.
• Properly utilizes the point-of-sale (POS) system to accurately scan and process customer purchases and informs store management of scanning concerns or errors.
• Adheres to cash policies and procedures.
• Follows the line policy and opens additional check lanes as required to ensure an efficient checkout.
• Stocks 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.
• Maintains zone standards and merchandising standards at all times.
• Assists store management in achieving operational efficiency goals.
• Assists store management in achieving total loss goals.
• Complies with all established company policies and processes.
• Supports store management in providing a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to company standards.

Physical Demands

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

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.

Education and Experience

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

Preferred

SXB

Equal Opportunity Employer
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