Store Associate (Full Time) - Park Ridge, NJ

Lidl US; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $20/hour

Employee discount

Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vis

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Plan (+ company match)

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Total Well-Being Program

DailyPay

Job summary

Lidl US is seeking Store Associates to support daily operations across checkout, stocking, bakery, and produce within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will interact with customers, handle transactions, and assist with promotional setups on a shift basis.

The role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and high cleanliness standards throughout the store. Starting hourly pay is competitive for New Jersey retail, with benefits including discount programs, PTO, 401k, and health coverage options.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Effective, friendly, and professional communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with friendly, efficient service.
• Transition between checkout, stocking, bakery, and produce to meet store needs.
• Meet productivity goals by following Lidl’s processes and pallet-to-shelf stocking.
• Execute daily freshness checks in produce and chilled areas.
• Set up non-food promotional displays with accurate signage and pricing.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards on the sales floor, restrooms, warehouse, and parking lot.
• Operate the register quickly and accurately and memorize PLU codes.
• Handle customer inquiries, process returns, and resolve issues professionally.
• Support inventory accuracy and minimize stock loss with control measures.
• Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines and assist in daily tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Physical strength

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.

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.

• Starting pay of $20.00 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