Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI USA; Homewood (AL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading grocery retailer as a Store Associate, where you'll play a vital role in enhancing the customer shopping experience. Responsibilities include stocking products, cashiering, and maintaining store cleanliness. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to customer service. Enjoy competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for wage progression.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process customer purchases and provide exceptional customer service.
• Stock shelves and merchandise displays.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cash Register

Hand Jacks

Floor Scrubbers

Balers

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 Details:

• Type: Full-Time
• Average Hours: 32-40 hours/week
• Starting Wage: $17.00/hour
• Wage Progression: Year 2 - $17.50; Year 3 - $18.00; Year 4 - $18.00; Year 5 - $19.00

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies, and Professional Skills (M.A.P.)
• Process customer purchases, perform cleaning duties, stock shelves and merchandise displays
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist shoppers
• Collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with management
• Provide feedback on products, inventory, scanning errors, and issues
• Participate in inventory counts and monitor inventory accuracy
• Adhere to cash handling policies to prevent losses
• Follow all company policies, ensuring security and confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Stock merchandise, lift up to 45 pounds, and place products at various heights
• Regularly sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, and walk within the store

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Provide prompt and courteous customer service
• Operate cash register accurately
• Safely operate equipment like hand jacks, floor scrubbers, and balers
• Perform cleaning duties to company standards
• Interpret and follow company policies
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Stay organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Meet legal requirements for handling alcohol (if applicable)

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Retail experience preferred
• Equivalent education and experience considered

Benefits:

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount Program

Eligible employees may also receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

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ALDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics. Employment may be contingent upon drug testing, background checks, and references, as permitted by law.