Great Pay for Retail- But Unrealistic Work Expectations - Shift Manager ALDI Employee Review

2.0
May 17, 2022
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Pros

Pay is not bad for a retail job. Great co-workers made working there easier.

Cons

Be advised: This is a MULTI-TASKING JOB. You are expected to know and do everything by yourself. On freezer duty? Be prepared to stock 3+ pallets by yourself and finish by the time the store opens. Be prepared to stop everything you are doing to go up and ring on the register. You are expected to stock, cashier, and clean. This is not for people looking for a relaxed job. FAST PACED. Incredibly unrealistic expectations. Most employees there suffered from chronic back pain from the heavy workload. I would not recommend this job to anyone.

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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.

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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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