RICHMOND, VA - Aldi remains committed to its growth pattern, as the retailer hosts a hiring event next Tuesday, October 16, for its Richmond-area grocery stores. As we previously reported, the grocery store chain is looking to add a total of 25,000 new jobs by the end of 2022 as part of its nationwide expansion.

Local news source WTVR.com reported that Aldi is looking to hire full-time store associates for its stores in the Richmond-area. Associate positions begin at $12.35 per hour, with a pay increase to $12.70 after 6 months of employment.

The hiring event will be held from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 5406 Glenside Driver in Richmond.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Drug screening and background check
• Must be available to work anytime between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m., Monday – Sunday
• Retail experience preferred
• Ability to lift 45 pounds

Aldi’s growth plans in Florida are part of the $3.4 billion expansion plan the retailer laid out last year, outlining a goal of expanding its total number of grocery stores to 2,500 by the end of 2022.

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