Sales Associate - Sales Associate ALDI Employee Review

4.0
Nov 21, 2015
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Pros

From what I understand from speaking with other employees, your job satisfaction will greatly depend on the store management. So I would suggest shopping at the Aldi you want to work for and observing before applying... Anyway, I really enjoy working at my Aldi. You are always, always busy and time goes by quickly. It is crucial to have good co-workers as it really is a team effort to run a store with minimal employees. My pay and benefits are top-notch considering I'm working in a discount grocery store and the store managers and district managers always respond to your questions, requests, and inquiries. If you are a hard worker, you can move up to a shift manager position.

Cons

Expectations can be way too high. Some days it is impossible to get everything done yet the district manager will look at sales and cut employees solely due to that. It can be hard for some people to support a family because at busy times, I work 40+ hours and slower times 30+ hours. The corporate employees can be frustrating because they are hired straight out of college and don't actually participate in running a store.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Great pay Hours were always there The manager at my location is a rare gem. Never had a boss quite like him. Everyone I worked with became like my family.

Cons

EXTREMELY physically demanding. I injured myself multiple times while I worked there.

5.0
Oct 5, 2016
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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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