Part-Time Store Associate

ALDI•Willoughby, OH

About The Position

ALDI is hiring a part-time Store Associate to support store operations and provide an exceptional customer shopping experience. The role includes merchandising and stocking products, cashiering, cleaning, and working collaboratively with the store team. The position is part-time, with anticipated hours of 25–29 per week. Starting wage is $19.50 per hour, with stated wage increases in Years 2 through 5: $20.00, $20.50, $20.50, and $21.50, respectively. The associate supports customer service, operational efficiency, and loss-prevention goals while following company policies and procedures. The role also includes curbside order fulfillment, maintaining store and merchandising standards, and keeping the workplace safe and equipment in proper working order. Duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical work includes standing, sitting, reaching, grasping, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and moving around the store. Associates must lift, carry, and place products weighing up to 45 pounds on shelves at various heights, including overhead, and stock products in freezer and cooler environments. Equipment and supplies used include cash registers, electric and manual hand jacks, floor scrubbers, cardboard balers, handheld devices, computers, and glass and multipurpose cleaning products.

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 ALDI 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.
Availability at least four days per week, including at least two days from Friday through Sunday.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and placing products weighing up to 45 pounds and working in freezer and cooler environments.

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 when necessary.
Assist store management in achieving operational efficiency and total loss goals.
Follow established company policies and processes.
Support a safe working environment by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining equipment in proper working order.
Maintain store zones and merchandising standards.
Follow inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
Perform general cleaning tasks to company standards.
Use the point-of-sale system to scan and process purchases accurately, reporting scanning concerns or errors to store management.
Follow cash policies and procedures.
Follow the line policy and open additional checkout lanes as needed.
Fulfill curbside pickup orders by retrieving and verifying items and delivering orders to customers’ vehicles from the staging area in a timely manner.
Stock shelves and displays neatly according to merchandising planograms.