Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI•Beaufort, SC

11d

About The Position

The Store Associate is responsible for merchandising and stocking products, operating the point-of-sale system, cashiering, completing curbside pickup orders, and cleaning the store. The role supports a positive customer shopping experience through teamwork and courteous service. This is a full-time position averaging 30 or more hours per week, with a starting wage of $18.50 per hour. Listed wage increases are $19.00 in Year 2, $19.50 in Year 3, $19.50 in Year 4, and $20.50 in Year 5. The associate follows company policies and procedures, inventory and product-handling guidelines, and safety practices. The position involves physical tasks including lifting products weighing up to 45 pounds, stocking at varying heights, operating store equipment, and working in freezer and cooler environments. Duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
Ability to provide prompt and courteous customer service.
Ability to operate store equipment, including cash registers, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, pallet jacks, handheld devices, and computers.
Ability to interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assigned tasks within established timeframes.
Ability to maintain reliable and prompt attendance.
Ability to meet availability requirements.
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to push, pull, sit, stand, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and move between areas.
Ability to lift, carry, and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights, including overhead.
Ability to stock products in varying temperatures, including freezer and cooler environments.
Ability to use glass and multipurpose cleaning products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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Inform store management of loss due to outdated or damaged products.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