Full-Time Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

ALDI USA; Forest Township (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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 USA is hiring for full-time warehouse positions in Minnesota. The role includes 1st and 2nd shifts with starting wages from $23.00 to $31.00 per hour (based on shift and schedule).

Average hours per week range around 30–35, with Shift A1 through D schedules and overtime potential. Full-time employees enjoy competitive wages, 401(k) options, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, parental leave, and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic arithmetic and problem solving for daily tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Comfort with shift schedules and safe warehouse practices.

Responsibilities

• Receives or selects outbound stock to fulfill orders for stores.
• Relocates merchandise within the warehouse per handling guidelines.
• Sorts, organizes, and loads merchandise for shipment; unloads incoming shipments.
• Performs general cleaning to meet safety standards.
• Takes part in inventory counts and collaborates with peers and leadership.
• Provides input to improve warehouse processes and reports issues.
• Inspects products and addresses quality, safety, and sanitation concerns.
• Supports management to achieve budgeted goals and adheres to company policies.

Skills

Communication

Arithmetic

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

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: $23.00 - $31.00 per hour (based shift and schedule differential pay)

Now Hiring:

1st Shift - 7:00AM Start Time

2nd Shift - 3:00PM Start Time

Outbound

Schedules: A1, A2, B, C & D

1st Shift Schedules:

Schedule A1: Working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; off on Monday and Tuesday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $29.00 | Year 2 - $29.75 | Year 3 - $30.75 | Year 4 - $30.75 | Year 5 - $31.75

Schedule A2: Working Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; off on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $29.00 | 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 Sunday 2 of every 3 weeks. When scheduled to work on Saturday and Sunday, 2 consecutive weekdays will be scheduled off.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $26.00 | Year 2 - $26.75 | Year 3 - $27.75 | Year 4 - $27.75 | Year 5 - $28.75

Schedule C: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 - $24.50 | Year 2 - $25.25 | Year 3 - $26.25 | Year 4 - $26.25 | Year 5 - $27.25

Schedule D:Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; off on Saturday and Sunday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $23.00 | Year 2 - $23.75 | Year 3 - $24.75 | Year 4 - $24.75 | Year 5 - $25.75

2nd Shift Schedules:

Schedule A1: Working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; off on Monday and Tuesday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $31.00 | Year 2 - $31.75 | Year 3 - $32.75 | Year 4 - $32.75 | Year 5 - $33.75

Schedule A2: Working Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; off on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $31.00 | Year 2 - $31.75 | Year 3 - $32.75 | Year 4 - $32.75 | Year 5 - $33.75

Schedule B:Three-week rotating schedule working Saturday and Sunday 2 of every 3 weeks. When scheduled to work on Saturday and Sunday, 2 consecutive weekdays will be scheduled off.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $28.00 | Year 2 - $28.75 | Year 3 - $29.75 | Year 4 - $29.75 | Year 5 - $30.75

Schedule C: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 - $26.50 | Year 2 - $27.25 | Year 3 - $28.25 | Year 4 - $28.25 | Year 5 - $29.25

Schedule D:Working Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; off on Saturday and Sunday.
Pay Scale: Year 1 - $25.00 | 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 or selects (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 management regardingchanges to improve processes.

• Inspects product, consults with the warehouse management regardingproduct 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 management regardingproduct quality, safety concerns, and sanitation issues.

• Other duties as assigned

Job-specific Competencies: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently (Outbound) or occasionally 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

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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.