Good pay, good benefits, but you will be worked to the bone - Shift Manager ALDI Employee Review

2.0
Mar 21, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are fantastic! The health insurance is top notch and DIRT CHEAP. Aldi matches 401k contributions. The pay is solid for no real requirements

Cons

Since stores generally run on a skeleton crew, the work will be back breaking. I actually developed an overuse injury from stocking shelves as we were required to stock the store in very small windows of time. Once you reach management levels, you only receive that management pay for hours where you are the acting manager. Essentially, you receive a promotion in name only. Burnout is very common as you'll likely be working odd/extreme hours

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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.

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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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