Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI•City of Cortland, NY

13d

About The Position

The Store Associate is responsible for merchandising and stocking products, cashiering, cleaning, and supporting a strong customer shopping experience in collaboration with the ALDI team. This is a full-time position averaging 30 or more hours per week, with a starting wage of $20.00 per hour. Wage increases are listed as $20.50 in year 2, $21.00 in year 3, $21.00 in year 4, and $22.00 in year 5. The role includes providing customer service, processing purchases, stocking shelves and displays, completing curbside pickup orders, maintaining merchandising standards, supporting store operations and loss goals, following company policies, and helping keep the workplace safe and clean. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Operate store equipment such as cash registers, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers.
Interpret and apply ALDI operating policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
Work independently and with others.
Organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks within established timeframes.
Maintain reliable and prompt attendance.
Meet availability requirements.
Perform physical activities including pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, reaching, grasping, twisting, bending, and moving between areas.
Lift, carry, and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights, including overhead.
Stock products in varying temperatures, including freezer and cooler environments.
Use glass and multipurpose cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior work experience in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Model and fulfill customer service principles, escalating concerns to store management as necessary.
Inform store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.
Use the point-of-sale system to scan and process customer purchases accurately and report scanning concerns or errors to store management.
Follow cash policies and procedures.
Follow the line policy and open additional checkout lanes as required.
Stock shelves and displays neatly according to merchandising planograms.
Complete curbside pickup orders by retrieving and verifying items and delivering them to customers’ vehicles from the staging area in a timely manner.
Maintain zone and merchandising standards.
Assist store management in achieving operational efficiency and total loss goals.
Comply with established company policies and processes.
Help provide a safe working environment by identifying and addressing hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in working order.
Follow inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
Perform general cleaning tasks to company standards.