Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI USA; Virginia; On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical Insurance

Generous Vacation Time and Holidays

Job summary

ALDI USA in Virginia is seeking a store associate to support merchandising, stocking, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the store looking its best. You’ll collaborate with the ALDI team to deliver exceptional customer service and a smooth shopping experience.

Starting wage is $19.50 per hour with full-time schedules, averaging 30+ hours weekly. Wage increases are planned in Year 2–Year 5 to $21.50, reflecting ALDI’s pay progression and commitment to employees.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering prompt, courteous customer service.
• Ability to operate a POS system and cash register accurately.
• Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
• Experience in retail merchandising and stocking shelves.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand, walk and perform duties for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Model and follow customer service principles and escalate as needed.
• Notify management of loss due to damaged or outdated products.
• Use POS to scan purchases and report scanning issues.
• Adhere to cash policies and procedures.
• Open additional checkout lanes to maintain efficiency.
• Stock shelves and display items per planogram.
• Complete curbside pickup orders accurately and timely.
• Maintain zone and merchandising standards.
• Assist management in improving operational efficiency and reducing loss.
• Ensure safety by addressing hazards and maintaining equipment.
• Follow inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Perform general cleaning to company standards.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Cashier operations

Merchandising

Stocking shelves

Cleanliness and safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Cash register

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: 30+ hours per week
Starting Wage: $19.50 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $20.00 | Year 3 - $20.50 | Year 4 - $20.50 | Year 5 - $21.50

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.
• Supports store management in providing a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to company standards.

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.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, to all employees including:

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

In addition, full-time 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

*Full-time employees average 30 or more hours per week within an annual lookback period

**Benefits offered to full-time and part-time employees may vary by state

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.