Store Associate

Full-Time Lead Store Associate (GRAND OPENING)Our store employees are the face of the ALDI shopping experience. Their hard work makes it possible to uphold our company philosophy, providing quality products at the best possible price. Their smiles and pleasant demeanors keep customers coming back time and time again. Our store employees work many roles - from store associate to cashier to stocker - while providing excellent customer service. As a store employee, you're also responsible for merchandising product, monitoring inventory and keeping the store looking its best. It's an opportunity to get more out of your career and grow in an exciting environment.Position Type: Full-TimeAverage Hours: 38 hours per weekStarting Wage: $19.50 per hourWage Increases: Year 2 - $20.00 | Year 3 - $20.50 | Year 4 - $20.50 | Year 5 - $21.50Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.Provides product feedback to store management, including making recommendations regarding new items to carry or those that should be discontinuedDiscusses resource allocation and task delegation for the team with leadershipRegularly communicates information and updates to leadershipSupervises that store personnel comply with the company's customer satisfaction guidelines, demonstrate appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers, and maintain store cleanliness standards at all timesEnsures an appropriate resolution of operational customer concerns in the absence of store managementEnsures a safe environment for employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards, ensuring proper ergonomics, and maintaining store equipment in proper working orderMerchandises product neatly to maximize sale, ensures proper store signage is maintained at all times, and ensures the quality and freshness of ALDI productsParticipates in taking store inventory counts according to guidelines, and supervises that store personnel adhere to inventory procedures and product handling guidelinesAssists with product ordering as directed by, or in the absence of, store managementSupervises that store personnel comply with all established company policies and procedures, including cash control policies and procedures to minimize lossesLeads peers on tasks and/or projects, acting as a first point of contactCommunicates and models job responsibilities, performance expectations, and the values of the companyAssists in the training of new employees and the ongoing development of the teamOther duties as assignedPerforms within ALDI ACTS Competencies as outlined below.ALDI ACTS / Job Competencies:Plans and Prioritizes: Makes decisions, sets priorities and organizes information while thinking about the pros and cons of possible outcomes and maintaining compliance with ALDI standardsDemonstrates a Positive Attitude and Resilience: Adapts positively to pressure, setbacks, challenges and change, in order to achieve and sustain peak effectivenessDrives for Success: Delivers excellent performance by seizing opportunities and proactively taking concrete actions that adhere to ALDI policies and procedures. Goes the extra-mile and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve resultsFocuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value; constantly focuses on customers, and puts in effort to satisfy them. Focuses team's efforts to maintain focus on customers when running a shiftLeads and Aligns: Contributes to an energizing environment that supports the success of the store by providing direction, motivation, clarity, resources and support for associates on shift to excel in the current environment and in times of changeEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent preferredPrior work experience in a retail environment preferredA combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledgeJob Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesYou must be 18 years of age or older to be employed for this role at ALDIProvides prompt and courteous customer serviceAbility to operate a cash register efficiently and accuratelyAbility to safely and properly operate equipment, including: electric/manual hand jack, floor scrubber, and cardboard balerAbility to perform general cleaning duties to company standardsAbility to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to perform basic administrative duties such as filing, filling out forms, counting and basic arithmetic equationsGives attention to detail and follows instructionsAbility to work both independently and within a team environmentUnderstands and applies management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and overtime expensesDevelops rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of store personnelAbility to organize, prioritize and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner.Ability to utilize store computers and related programsMeets any state and local requirements for handling and selling alcoholic beverages.Physical Demands:Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the storeAbility to stock merchandise from store receiving to shelvingAbility to place product, weighing up to 45 pounds, on shelving at various heightsEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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