Seasonal Store Employee

Company: ALDI
Location: Ames
Posted on: March 24, 2020

Job Description:

We're ALDI, one of America's favorite grocers. We've grown a lot in the past few years, expanding our reach and customer base all around the country. Whether it's in customer service or our exceptional products, we owe our success to the efficiencies we create in every corner of our company and the people at each level who make that happen.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: Part-Time
Average Hours: Less than 25 hours/week
Starting Wage: $13.90/hour plus a pay increase after the first year of employment

Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

? Adheres to the company?s customer satisfaction guidelines and demonstrates appropriate interactions with customers and co-workers.
? Assists customers with problems or concerns, and contacts store management as appropriate regarding customers with problems or concerns.
? Provides feedback to store management on all products, including recommending new items to carry, products that should be discontinued, inventory losses, scanning errors, and general issues that could impact productivity.
? Supports store management in providing a safe environment for fellow employees, customers, and vendors by identifying and rectifying hazards and/or equipment in need of maintenance.
? Assists store management in achieving store payroll and total loss goals.
? Adheres to inventory procedures and product handling guidelines.
? Adheres to cash policies and procedures to minimize losses.
? Complies with all other established company policies and procedures.
? Processes customer purchases, performs general cleaning duties, and returns misplaced items to shelves.
? Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
? Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
? Other duties as assigned.
? Performs within ALDI ACTS Competencies as outlined below.

ALDI ACTS Competencies:

? Commits to and supports a collaborative working environment with peers and managers.
? Collaborates and Cooperates with Team: Commits to and supports a collaborative working environment with peers and managers.3. Drives for Success: Delivers excellent performance by proactively taking concrete actions that adhere to ALDI policies and procedures, and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve results.
? Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand customer needs and makes an effort to satisfy them in order to create a pleasant shopping experience.
? Models ALDI Image: Presents self in a professional way in both typical and challenging situations which promotes a positive ALDI experience for customers and co-workers.
? 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 standards.

Education and Experience:

? High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
? Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.
? A combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

? Provides prompt and courteous customer service.
? Ability to operate a cash register efficiently and accurately.
? Ability to perform general cleaning duties to company standards.
? Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
? Gives attention to detail and follows instructions.
? Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
? Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
? Knowledge of products and services of the company.
? Meets 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 store.ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program In addition, eligible employees are offered:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Term Life InsuranceALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI's receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.

Keywords: ALDI, Ames , Seasonal Store Employee, Other , Ames, Iowa