Full-Time Store Associate

ALDI•Williamsburg, VA

13d

About The Position

The Store Associate is responsible for merchandising and stocking products, operating the checkout, completing curbside pickup orders, and cleaning to maintain store standards. The role supports an efficient store operation and a positive customer shopping experience through teamwork and courteous customer service. This is a full-time position averaging 30 or more hours per week, with a starting wage of $19.50 per hour. Listed wage increases are $20.00 in Year 2, $20.50 in Year 3, $20.50 in Year 4, and $21.50 in Year 5. The associate follows company policies, cash and inventory procedures, merchandising plans, product handling guidelines, and safety practices. 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 the stated physical demands, 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 preferred.
Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.

Responsibilities

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Inform store management about loss from outdated or damaged products.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