Hard work, but rewarding - Shift Manager/Associate ALDI Employee Review

3.0
Jul 27, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Fast-paced so days fly by, very physical so you're always moving even when on the register, good pay but you definitely work hard for it

Cons

Skeleton crew so you have to do everything, very high expectations for speed, I got sick A LOT in my ~year with them (never called out, but had frequent colds) and I rarely get sick... Not sure if what the cause was, but this was a big con and red flag for me. Also, little room for advancement. You can't be promoted beyond store manager as all the upper management is hired from outside.

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Pros

+ industry leading wages Associates - $12/hr, Shift Mgr - $16/hr, SMT - $23/hr, Store Manager - $75,000+/yr + great work environment + excellent training + health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k + 40-50 hr/wk with paid overtime Very fast paced so work hours fly by. I loved working at Aldi. The pay was great! Benefits great! Was training to be a store manager so a lot was expected of me but I was totally up for it. My store manager loved my work, associates loved my fairness, customers loved me.

Cons

+ work/life balance + walked 28,000 steps/day!!! Never thought I would be fired for clocking in only minutes late!!

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