Full Time Store Associate - Gastonia, NC

Lidl Atlanta; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18.50/hr

Employee discount

Medical & Prescription • Dental • Vis

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Plan

Job summary

Lidl US inGastonia, NC is seeking Store Associates to help run the store with a fast, customer-focused experience. This is a dynamic, 'all-hands' role where your impact is visible every hour as you support checkout, stocking, bakery, produce, and weekly promotional setups in one shift.

You will thrive in a structured, team-based environment where efficiency standards and operational execution drive results.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic with willingness to learn multiple roles quickly.
• Effective, friendly, and professional communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with friendly, efficient service at the register and throughout the store.
• Move between checkout, stocking, bakery, and produce to meet real-time needs.
• Meet productivity goals by working with urgency and following Lidl’s processes.
• Perform daily freshness checks in produce and dairy to ensure quality.
• Set up promotional displays with accurate signage and pricing.
• Keep the store clean on the sales floor, restrooms, warehouse, and parking lot.
• Operate the register quickly and accurately, memorizing PLUs.
• Handle customer inquiries, process returns, and resolve issues.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and minimize stock loss.
• Follow safety procedures and support smooth store operations for the next shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Summary

Store Associates keep our stores running strong, delivering the fast, customer‑focused experience that makes Lidl a global leader. This is a dynamic, 'all-hands' role where your impact is visible every hour. You’ll support every part of daily operations - from checkout and stocking to bakery, produce, and weekly promotional setups - all in one shift.

We thrive in a structured, team-based environment where clear efficiency standards and operational execution drive results. If you take pride in ownership, enjoy working at a high pace, and want to learn a global business from the ground up, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Engage customers with friendly, efficient service that makes their trip easy and leaves them excited to shop at Lidl again

• Seamlessly transition between checkout, stocking, and specialized areas like the bakery or produce to meet real-time store needs

• Meet productivity goals by working with urgency and following Lidl’s streamlined processes, including pallet-to-shelf stocking

• Execute daily freshness checks in produce and chilled areas, ensuring all items meet Lidl’s quality and presentation standards

• Set up and organize non-food promotional displays and weekly offers, ensuring strong presentation, accurate signage and pricing

• Keep the store looking its best by upholding Lidl’s high cleanliness standards across the sales floor, restrooms, warehouse, and parking lot

• Create a smooth, efficient checkout experience by operating the register quickly and accurately – this includes memorizing produce price look up codes (PLUs)

• Handle customer inquiries, process returns, and professionally resolve or upscale customer issues as they arise

• Help keep inventory accurate and stock-loss low by sticking to our inventory control measures

• Ensure a safe environment for both team members and customers by following all safety procedures and operational guidelines

• Work closely with the team to complete daily tasks on time and ensure smooth store operations for the next shift

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Must be 18 years or older

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn multiple roles quickly

• Effective, friendly, and professional communication skills

• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment-paced environment

• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to and in excess of 45 lbs. and reach above head height (10+ inches) frequently

What You’ll Receive

At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.

All our Lidl employees, regardless of hourly status, are eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Starting pay of $18.50 per hour
• 10% employee-only discount on purchases made at Lidl stores
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.