Shift Lead (Eligible for $3/Hour Premium for Qualifying Shifts) - Bayonne, NJ
About The Position
The Shift Lead is an experienced team member who performs complex, high-impact tasks to enhance the customer shopping experience and steps in for store leadership when needed. The role balances back-of-house administrative responsibilities with hands-on store operations in a fast-paced environment. Shift Leads help uphold Lidl’s standards for cleanliness, freshness, product availability, and customer service, and may run assigned shifts in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager. The position is based in Bayonne, New Jersey, and offers starting pay of $20.00 per hour, with potential to earn $23.00 per hour in the future. Qualifying shifts may receive a $3-per-hour premium.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- 1–2 years of leadership experience.
- Team-oriented attitude.
- Excellent customer service skills, including patience and the ability to de-escalate tense situations.
- Willingness to participate in physical store operations, including stocking, cleaning, and ringing on a constant basis.
- Ability to lift, move, carry, or slide products weighing over 50 pounds.
- Ability to reach above head to heights greater than 10 inches.
- Flexibility to start an early shift at 5 a.m. or finish a late shift at 11 p.m., including weekends.
- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification.
Responsibilities
- Uphold store standards for cleanliness, freshness, product availability, and customer service.
- Run assigned shifts in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, ensuring smooth operations, supporting front-end flow, and responding to customer concerns.
- Carry out operational tasks when acting as Shift Lead, including inventory receiving, cold chain compliance, safe handling, price changes, returns processing, ordering, and timekeeping procedures.
- Follow established stock-handling processes, including receiving inventory, write-offs, and returns, to support availability and reduce shrink.
- Encourage timely and accurate task completion by maintaining focus on priorities and setting a strong example during the shift.
- Flex between stocking, cleaning, and promotional merchandising to meet store needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10% employee-only discount on purchases made at Lidl stores.
- Medical and prescription coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for sickness or vacation.
- Dedicated training plans.
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
- Voluntary term life and AD&D insurance.
- Total Well-Being Program.
- DailyPay, a voluntary benefit offering access to pay on the employee’s own schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
