Full-Time Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

ALDI; Dwight (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Aldi, Inc. is hiring for a full-time warehouse associate in Illinois. The role involves receiving, selecting, and delivering stock to stores, with schedules across several rotating shifts.

Starting wage ranges from $24.75 to $28.75 per hour depending on shift and schedule differential; average hours around 30–35 per week. Responsibilities include accurate picking, moving merchandise, and supporting inventory and safety procedures in ambient and temperature-controlled areas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Lift and move merchandise up to 45 pounds.
• Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to operate powered equipment safely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives/ selects stock to fulfill store orders.
• Relocates merchandise within the warehouse according to product handling guidelines.
• Sorts, organizes, and loads merchandise for shipment and unloads incoming shipments.
• Participates in warehouse inventory counts according to guidelines.
• Cooperates with peers and warehouse leadership through ongoing communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our warehouse operations make sure that products are properly received,selectedand delivered to our stores for our ever-growing number of customers to enjoy. While not guaranteed, on average our warehouse employees work 32 hours per week. Our teams arecomprisedof hardworking, dedicated individuals who work in both ambient and temperature-controlled areas. A thorough and comprehensive training and safety programprovidethe skills our associates need to be successful.

Position Type: Full-Time
Average Hours: 30-35 hours per week
Starting Wage: $24.75 - $28.75 per hour (based shift and schedule differential pay)

Now Hiring:

1st shift - 7:00AM start time
Schedule: B
Outbound (Shipping)

Schedules:

Schedule A1: Working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,Saturdayand Sunday;off onMonday and Tuesday.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $28.75| Year 2 - $29.75| Year 3 - $30.75| Year 4 - $30.75| Year 5 - $31.75

Schedule A2: Working Friday, Saturday, Sunday,Mondayand Tuesday; off on Wednesday and Thursday.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $28.75| Year 2 - $29.75| Year 3 - $30.75| Year 4 - $30.75| Year 5 - $31.75

Schedule B: Three-week rotating schedule working Saturday and Sunday2 ofevery 3 weeks. When scheduled to work on Saturday and Sunday, 2 consecutive weekdays will be scheduled off.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $26.75| Year 2 - $27.75| Year 3 - $28.75| Year 4 - $28.75| Year 5 - $29.75

Schedule C1: Four-week rotating schedule working Saturday and Sunday every other weekend. When scheduled to work on Saturday and Sunday, 2 weekdays will be scheduled off.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $25.75| Year 2 - $26.75| Year 3 - $27.75| Year 4 - $27.75| Year 5 - $28.75

Schedule C2: Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $25.75| Year 2 - $26.75| Year 3 - $27.75| Year 4 - $27.75| Year 5 - $28.75

Schedule D: Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursdayand Friday;off onSaturday and Sunday.

Pay Scale: Year 1 - $24.75 | Year 2 - $25.75| Year 3 - $26.75| Year 4 - $26.75| Year 5 - $27.75

Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Receives(Inbound) orselects(outbound)stock efficiently to effectively fulfill orders received from stores.
• Relocates merchandise throughout the warehouse according to product handling guidelines.
• Sorts, organizes, and loads merchandise strategically in preparation for shipment and unloads incoming shipment from trucks/back-hauls.
• Performs general cleaning duties to achieve warehouse appearance standards and safety requirements.
• Participates in taking warehouse inventory counts according to guidelines.
• Cooperates and interacts effectively with peers,suppliersand warehouse leadership through ongoing communication and exchange of information.
• Provides input to the warehouse managementregardingchanges to improve processes.
• Inspects product, consults with the warehouse managementregardingproduct quality, safetyconcernsand sanitation issues.
• Assistswarehouse management in achieving budgeted goals.
• Performs all assigned tasks, accurately, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures.
• Follows the ergonomic program according to established procedures.
• Operates equipment according to safety guidelines in performance of essential job functions.
• Notifies managementregardingproduct quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.
• Other duties as assigned

• Consistentlydemonstratesthe Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role. Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skill of performing basic arithmetic equations such as addition, subtraction,multiplicationand division. Gives attention to detail andfollowsinstructions. Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Frequently(Outbound) or occasionally (Inbound)required to lift and place product weighing up to 45 pounds on pallets at various heights.

• Frequentlymovesmerchandise from warehouse stock andprepareproduct for store deliveries.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, bend, reach, grip, push, pull, lift, carry and walk throughout the warehouse.

• Continuously works in varying temperatures, hot and cold including outdoor temperatures and refrigerator/freezer environments.

• Ability tosafely and properly operate powered industrial equipment.

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.