Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI USA; Orlando, Pensacola (FL, FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Store Associate, where your role will be pivotal in enhancing the shopping experience. You will engage with customers, ensuring they receive exceptional service while managing tasks such as stocking products and maintaining store cleanliness. This position offers a dynamic environment where teamwork and communication are key. With competitive wages starting at $17.50 per hour and opportunities for wage increases, this is an exciting chance to grow within a supportive team. If you are passionate about customer service and thrive in a retail setting, this role is perfect 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

Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma preferred.
• Ability to provide prompt customer service and operate cash register.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves, process purchases, and maintain store cleanliness.
• Provide exceptional customer service and collaborate with team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Register Operation

Cleaning Duties

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Inventory Management

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: $17.50 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $18.00 | Year 3 - $18.50 | Year 5 - $19.50

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 monitor 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