Aldi is hiring more than 13,000 ahead of the holidays

BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi, which has announced plans to open some 800 stores across the U.S. in the coming years, says it is expanding its employee ranks and will hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse associates before the holiday season.

The company currently has more than 49,000 employees.

“Whether it’s our in-store team filling shelves with fresh produce, warehouse staff managing logistics, or drivers delivering our trending Aldi Finds, our employees fuel the quicker, easier and more affordable shopping experience our shoppers know and love,” said Atty McGrath, president of Aldi. “Our ability to attract and retain talent has always been key to our success, and we look forward to helping our new team members grow in their careers.”

In addition, the retailer says that new national average starting wages for open Aldi store and warehouse positions will be $18 and $23 per hour, respectively, based on market and job position.

“Since I started working at Aldi 16 years ago as a store associate, I’ve taken on new roles including store manager and purchasing assistant. Today, I work as a warehouse operations supervisor,” said Danielle, a Wisconsin-based Aldi employee. “What I love most about working for Aldi is that I’ve found a truly meaningful career. I’ve had opportunities to grow personally and professionally, without ever losing the part of my job I love the most, greeting my team and our shoppers with smiles in the aisles.”