Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Store Associate to enhance the customer shopping experience. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for merchandising, stocking products, and providing exceptional customer service. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure the store is clean and well-organized, while also handling cashier duties. This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for wage increases, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you are passionate about customer service and thrive in a team environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to provide prompt customer service.
• Ability to operate cash register and perform cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, clean the store, and assist customers with their shopping.
• Collaborate with team members and provide feedback to management.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Register Operation

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric/Manual Hand Jack

Floor Scrubber

Cardboard Baler

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: 32-40 hours per week
Starting Wage: $19.00 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $19.50 | Year 3 - $20.00 | Year 4 - $20.00 | Year 5 - $21.00

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
2. Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stock shelves and merchandise displays neatly.
3. Provide exceptional customer service, assisting customers with their shopping experience.
4. Collaborate with team members and communicate clearly to the store management team.
5. Provide feedback to management on all products, inventory losses, scanning errors, and general issues.
6. Participate in taking store inventory counts according to guidelines and monitoring inventory for accuracy.
7. Adhere to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses.
8. Comply with all established company policies and procedures while upholding the security and confidentiality of documents and data.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelving; ability to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heights.
2. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry and walk about the store.
3. Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:

1. You must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDI.
2. Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
3. Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
4. Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, including electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard baler.
5. Ability to perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
6. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
9. Ability to stay organized, give attention to detail, follow instructions and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.
10. Meet any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.
3. A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
• Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

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ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.