Part-Time Store Associate

ALDI Brand; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

ALDI is seeking enthusiastic part-time store associates to join our Akron-area stores. As a store associate, you’ll merchandise and stock products, cashier, and perform cleaning to keep the store looking its best, while delivering outstanding customer service.

You’ll work 25–29 hours per week with starting wages of $19.00 per hour and scheduled wage increases through Year 5. Join a team focused on efficiency, accuracy, and friendly service.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills with courteous communication.
• Ability to operate store equipment such as POS, scrubber, baler, and jacks.
• Follow ALDI operating policies and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic arithmetic proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable attendance and Friday-Sunday availability.
• Must be at least 18 years old; HS diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Models and fulfills all customer service principles and escalates concerns to store management as necessary.
• 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 hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
• Maintains store zones standards and merchandising standards at all times.
• Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to company standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stocks shelves and displays neatly while following merchandising planograms to maximize sales.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Arithmetic ability

Independent and collaborative work

Time management

Following instructions

Reliability and attendance

Flexibility with Fri-Sun availability

Safety awareness

Education

Age 18+

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Cash registers

Floor scrubber

Cardboard baler

Pallet jacks

Handheld devices

Computers

Job description

ALDI is looking for enthusiastic part-time store associates. As a store associate, you’llbe responsible for merchandising and stocking product, cashiering, and cleaning to keep the store looking its best. As a store associate, you’llbe 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: Part-Time
Anticipated Hours: 25-29 hours per week
Starting Wage: $19.00 per hour
Wage Increases: Year 2 - $19.50| Year 3 - $20.00 | Year 4 - $20.00 | Year 5 - $21.00

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.
• 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.
• Maintains store zones standards and merchandising standards at all times.
• Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to company standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stocks shelves and displays neatly while following merchandising planograms to maximize sales.

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, including at least four days per week with a minimum of two days occurring Friday through Sunday.

Education and Experience

• At least 18 years old required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.

HIN

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