Store Associate (Full Time) – Reading, PA

Overview

Store Associates keep our stores running strong, delivering the fast, customer‑focused experience that makes Lidl a global leader. This is a dynamic, all‑hands role where your impact is visible every hour. You’ll support every part of daily operations – from checkout and stocking to bakery, produce, and weekly promotional setups – all in one shift.

We thrive in a structured, team‑based environment where clear efficiency standards and operational execution drive results. If you take pride in ownership, enjoy working at a high pace, and want to learn a global business from the ground up, you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with friendly, efficient service that makes their trip easy and leaves them excited to shop at Lidl again
• Seamlessly transition between checkout, stocking, and specialized areas like the bakery or produce to meet real‑time store needs
• Meet productivity goals by working with urgency and following Lidl’s streamlined processes, including pallet‑to‑shelf stocking
• Execute daily freshness checks in produce and chilled areas, ensuring all items meet Lidl’s quality and presentation standards
• Set up and organize non‑food promotional displays and weekly offers, ensuring strong presentation, accurate signage and pricing
• Keep the store looking its best by upholding Lidl’s high cleanliness standards across the sales floor, restrooms, warehouse, and parking lot
• Create a smooth, efficient checkout experience by operating the register quickly and accurately – this includes memorizing produce price lookup codes (PLUs)
• Handle customer inquiries, process returns, and professionally resolve or escalates customer issues as they arise
• Help keep inventory accurate and stock‑loss low by sticking to our inventory control measures
• Ensure a safe environment for both team members and customers by following all safety procedures and operational guidelines
• Work closely with the team to complete daily tasks on time and ensure smooth store operations for the next shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn multiple roles quickly
• Effective, friendly, and professional communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to and in excess of 45 lbs., and reach above head height (10+ inches) frequently

Benefits

• Starting pay of $19.00 per hour
• Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&DD Insurance
• Total Well‑Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

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