Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ALDI in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Store Associate to help with merchandising, stocking, cashiering and cleaning to keep the store looking its best and to enhance the customer shopping experience. The role requires teamwork, strong communication, and reliable attendance.

The starting wage is $20.00 per hour with planned increases: Year 2 $20.50, Year 3 $21.00, Year 4 $21.00, Year 5 $22.00. Average hours exceed 30 per week for a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Promote prompt and courteous customer service.
• Operate POS system and handle cash accurately.
• Interpret ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• 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• Informs store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.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 POS system to scan and process customer purchases.
• Adheres to cash policies and procedures.
• Follows the line policy and opens additional check lanes as required for efficiency.
• Stocks shelves and displays neatly following merchandising planograms to maximize sales.
• Complete curbside pickup orders by retrieving items and delivering to customers’ vehicles.
• Maintains zone and merchandising standards at all times.
• Assists management in achieving operational efficiency and total loss goals.
• Complies with all company policies and processes.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Merchandising

Stocking

Teamwork

Communication

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

18 years old minimum

Job description

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: $20.00 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $20.50 | Year 3 - $21.00 | Year 4 - $21.00 | Year 5 - $22.00

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.

  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.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
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