Aldi says it is gearing up for the holiday season with plans to recruit over 13,000 store and warehouse associates during its National Hiring Week.
The hiring push comes as the discount grocer continues to open new stores throughout the U.S. to meet rising consumer demand, according to a news release.
“Whether it’s our in-store team filling shelves with fresh produce, warehouse staff managing logistics or drivers delivering our trending Aldi Finds, our employees fuel the quicker, easier and more affordable shopping experience our shoppers know and love,” said Aldi President Atty McGrath. “Our ability to attract and retain talent has always been key to our success, and we look forward to helping our new team members grow in their careers.”
As a certified “Great Place to Work” and one of Forbes’ “America’s Best Large Employers,” Aldi says it offers:
- Competitive compensation — The new national average starting wages for open Aldi store and warehouse positions will be $18 and $23 per hour, respectively, based on market and position.
- Robust benefits — Those working more than 30 hours a week have access to health care insurance, paid time off and more. In 2023, Aldi also introduced new perks in response to employee feedback, including flexible scheduling and 100% paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Opportunities for advancement — The company said 70% of assistant store managers and over 30% of store managers started as store associates at Aldi, and all executive leaders started their careers in an Aldi store. Many employees go on to experience roles in buying, human resources, supply chain and more.
“Since I started working at Aldi 16 years ago as a store associate, I’ve taken on new roles including store manager and purchasing assistant. Today, I work as a warehouse operations supervisor,” a Wisconsin-based Aldi employee identified as Danielle said in the release. “What I love most about working for Aldi is that I’ve found a truly meaningful career. I’ve had opportunities to grow personally and professionally, without ever losing the part of my job I love the most — greeting my team and our shoppers with smiles in the aisles.”
Applications can be submitted online through the Aldi jobs page. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview events during National Hiring Week, Sept. 9-15, the release said.