Full Time Store Associate - Gastonia, NC

Lidl US, LLC; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay at $18.50 per hour

Employee discount 10%

Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vis

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Plan with company match

Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

DailyPay access to wages

Job summary

Lidl US, LLC is seeking Store Associates to keep our stores running smoothly across checkout, stocking, bakery, produce, and weekly promotional setups. This dynamic role offers a fast-paced, team-based environment with growth opportunities and a strong emphasis on safety and presentation.

You will help deliver a high-quality shopping experience by engaging customers, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting daily operations. The role includes training plans and a competitive starting wage.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to 45 lbs and reach above head height.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 elevate 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

Skills

Positive attitude

Effective communication

Multitasking

Ability to lift 45 lbs

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 elevate 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.