Retail Associate: Merchandising & Checkout

ALDI USA; Johnstown (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Company 401(k) Matching Contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PerkSpot National Discount Program

Health insurance (full-time)

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ALDI USA is seeking a store associate to help with merchandising, stocking, cashiering, and keeping the store clean to ensure the best shopping experience. You’ll collaborate with the ALDI team and provide exceptional customer service.

This full-time role averages 30+ hours per week, with starting wages of $20.00 per hour and wage increases in Year 2–Year 5. The ideal candidate is reliable, team-focused, and proficient with POS transactions and stock management.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service within a retail environment.
• Strong communication and basic arithmetic skills for transactions and POS use.
• Willingness to follow store policies and procedures and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Models and fulfills all customer service principles and escalates concerns to store management as necessary.
• Informs store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.
• 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.
• Stocks shelves and displays neatly while following merchandising planograms to maximize sales.
• 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.
• Maintains zone standards and merchandising standards at all times.
• 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.
• Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
• Performs general cleaning tasks to company standards.

Skills

Customer service

POS system

Cash handling

Merchandising

Stocking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS equipment

Job description

ALDI USA is seeking a store associate to help with merchandising, stocking, cashiering, and keeping the store clean to ensure the best shopping experience. You’ll collaborate with the ALDI team and provide exceptional customer service.

This full-time role averages 30+ hours per week, with starting wages of $20.00 per hour and wage increases in Year 2–Year 5. The ideal candidate is reliable, team-focused, and proficient with POS transactions and stock management.