ALDI to hold hiring event in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- If you are a local resident seeking employment, listen up.

ALDI  is bringing new jobs to the Lexington area.

Store representatives will hold a hiring event in Lexington on Saturday, August 12 for an upcoming store in Richmond and current Lexington stores.

ALDI has been called one of America’s best employers by Forbes Magazine and are known for offering higher wages and benefits than the national average in the retail industry.

Opportunities available include Store Associate, Shift Manager and Manager Trainee positions.

The hiring event will be held from 8 AM until 3 PM.

At the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington/Hamburg and Hilton Suites of Lexington Green.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington/ Hamburg is located at 2033 Bryant Road, Lexington, KY 40509.

Hilton Suites of Lexington Green in located at 245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY 40503

Below are further details from ALDI representatives:

 Positions:           

Store Associate – $12.00 per hour

Shift Manager – $12.00 per hour, plus additional $5.00 premium when performing manager duties

Manager Trainee – $45,000 per year ($22.00 per hour averaging 40 hours per week), with an opportunity to earn $70,000 to $90,000 per year as a Store Manager

Job Requirements:        

Must be 18 years or older to apply with a high school diploma or GED.

Must be available to work anytime between 6 AM and 11 PM, Monday through Sunday.

Retail experience is preferred and management experience is preferred for Manager Trainees.

A drug screening and background check will be performed.

You must be able to lift 45 pounds.