Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI USA; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Store Associate to enhance the customer shopping experience. In this role, you will be responsible for merchandising, stocking products, and providing exceptional customer service. You will work collaboratively with a team to ensure the store maintains a high standard of cleanliness and organization. This full-time position offers competitive wages, with opportunities for wage increases over the years. Join a company that values its employees and provides a supportive work environment, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous vacation time, and more. If you're passionate about delivering excellent service and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this opportunity 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

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life and Dependent Life Insurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Merchandising and stocking products while ensuring store cleanliness.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist with shopping experience.

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: $17.50 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $18.00 | Year 3 - $18.50 | Year 4 - $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. Processes customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stocks 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. Adheres to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses.
8. Complies 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.