ALDI seeks Student Evening Store Associate in Cherry Valley | Hiring

Local Job Overview: Cherry Valley

Primary Details

• Company: ALDI
• Based in: Cherry Valley, IL (a vibrant local hub)
• Role in Cherry Valley: Student Evening Store Associate
• This Cherry Valley-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in Cherry Valley, IL is growing.
• Benefit from working in Cherry Valley, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.

Pay & Perks

• Pay: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $20.8k/Year)
• Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

What You'll Do

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail And Grocery space in Cherry Valley.

Company Overview

ALDI is a renowned retail grocery leader operating thousands of high-efficiency stores across the United States. Guided by values of simplicity, responsibility, and consistency, ALDI provides high-quality everyday groceries at unmatched prices. ALDI is widely recognized for treating its employees with respect, offering industry-leading compensation, flexible student scheduling, and clear leadership development tracks.

Role Description

Tailored for college students with morning or daytime class schedules, the ALDI Student Evening Store Associate position offers late-afternoon and evening shifts that fit cleanly around daytime lectures and labs. Evening student associates assist with peak after-work customer rushes at POS registers, lead evening aisle restocking, front-face grocery displays, and assist with store recovery and closing routines. This position provides steady part-time income without conflicting with daytime university classes. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence at the store (no remote work available).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate seated POS cash registers during evening peak shopping hours, scanning items quickly and handling transactions accurately.
• Restock fast-turning evening merchandise across grocery, beverage, dairy, and freezer departments.
• Front-face sales floor aisles, clearing cardboard packaging and organizing product displays for morning readiness.
• Assist evening shoppers politely, resolving product location questions and handling customer inquiries.
• Execute closing floor sweeps, sanitize register belts, and collect shopping carts from parking areas.
• Support shift leads with store closing security and facility sanitation routines.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or technical institution (or High School Diploma/GED).
• Availability to work late afternoon and evening shifts (e.g., 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM).
• Physical capability to perform retail tasks (lifting up to 45 lbs, standing, bending, walking).
• Strong time management, reliability, and team-oriented attitude.

Job Type & Schedule

• Job Type: Part-Time / Student Position (100% On-Site).
• Schedule: Flexible evening shifts designed to accommodate daytime college class schedules.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive starting hourly pay rates plus evening shift premiums where applicable.
• Educational support and tuition reimbursement eligibility options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible scheduling aligned with semester class timetables and exam periods.
• Paid time off accrual and internal leadership advancement paths.