Part-Time Store Associate

ALDI•Elyria, 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 involves merchandising and stocking products, cashiering, cleaning, and working collaboratively with the ALDI team. The anticipated schedule is 25–29 hours per week. Starting wage is $19.50 per hour, with listed wage increases to $20.00 in Year 2, $20.50 in Year 3, $20.50 in Year 4, and $21.50 in Year 5. The associate may perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The position includes customer service, maintaining store and merchandising standards, following inventory and cash procedures, operating point-of-sale and other store equipment, completing curbside pickup orders, and keeping the work environment safe and clean. Physical tasks include standing, moving, reaching, bending, handling products weighing up to 45 pounds, using cleaning products and equipment, and stocking in freezer and cooler environments.

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 to maximize productivity 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 described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, and placing products weighing up to 45 pounds and stocking in freezer and cooler environments.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Model and fulfill customer service principles, escalating concerns to store management as necessary.
Assist store management in achieving operational efficiency and total loss goals.
Comply with 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 (POS) system to scan and process customer purchases accurately, and inform store management of scanning concerns or errors.
Follow cash policies and procedures.
Follow the line policy and open additional checkout lanes as required.
Complete 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.