About the position
As a Store Associate at ALDI, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers have a pleasant shopping experience. Your primary responsibilities will include merchandising and stocking products, operating the cash register, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the store. This position is designed for individuals who are committed to providing exceptional customer service and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will be expected to work full-time, averaging between 32 to 40 hours per week, with a starting wage of $17.00 per hour. In this role, you will consistently demonstrate the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies, and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the position. Your duties will involve processing customer purchases, performing general cleaning duties, and stocking shelves and merchandise displays in an organized manner. You will also be responsible for assisting customers with their shopping needs, collaborating with team members, and communicating effectively with the store management team. Providing feedback to management regarding products, inventory losses, scanning errors, and other general issues will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will participate in taking store inventory counts according to established guidelines and monitor inventory for accuracy. Adhering to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses is essential, as is complying with all company policies and procedures while maintaining the security and confidentiality of documents and data. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and you must be able to perform all tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Merchandising and stocking products in the store.
- Operating the cash register and processing customer purchases.
- Maintaining cleanliness throughout the store.
- Providing exceptional customer service to enhance the shopping experience.
- Collaborating with team members and communicating effectively with management.
- Providing feedback to management on products, inventory losses, and scanning errors.
- Participating in store inventory counts and monitoring inventory accuracy.
- Adhering to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses.
- Complying with all company policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
- Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
- Ability to safely operate equipment such as electric/manual hand jacks and floor scrubbers.
- Ability to perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow instructions and multi-task effectively.
- Meet state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.
Nice-to-haves
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- PerkSpot National Discount Program
- 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
