Never the same day twice! - Shift Manager ALDI Employee Review

4.0
Feb 16, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Above average pay, but that's because you do the work of multiple people. I enjoy that intensity. This job is not for everyone, it's not a typical grocery store operation and the public seems to think we get to "sit in the chair", that is probably the number one misconception about any position at Aldi. If you're not a fast moving multi tasking master of all, do not come to Aldi, you'll just drag the rest of us down trying to pick up your slack.

Cons

Nearly impossible to be promoted any higher than shift manager. If you're looking for advancement opportunity, keep moving.

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5.0
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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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