Aldi to Host Hiring Event at Danbury Location

DANBURY, CT — The Aldi supermarket chain will host a hiring event for its stores in New Milford and Danbury on Monday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Danbury location on 61 Newtown Road.

Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, Aldi is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S., creating new opportunities for people locally and nationwide.

Aldi is nationally recognized for its commitment to employees. The company offers generous wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry.

In 2017, Aldi was named a National 2017 Top Workplace by Workplace Dynamics, which recognizes organizations with the highest employee engagement. Additionally, ALDI appeared on the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for the fourth consecutive year in 2018.

ALDI operates more than 1,800 stores in 35 states, with more growth planned. ALDI recently announced a $3.4 billion investment to increase store count to 2,500 locations and create 25,000 jobs by 2022.

Through these hiring events, ALDI invites job seekers to join its growing team that helps more than 40 million people save money on high-quality food every month.

Job Information:

• Must be 18 years or older to apply
• Position is Sales Associate
• Salary is $13.10 per hour
• Pay increase after 6 months of employment
• 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 Quick Facts:

• Employees averaging more than 25 hours per week are eligible for full health insurance benefits and dental coverage
• All employees are invited to participate in ALDI 401(k) program
• Offers employees generous wages and benefits that are higher than the national average for the retail industry
• Awarded National 2017 Top Workplaces that recognizes organizations with the highest employee engagement
• Recently named to the Forbes 2017 list of America's Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year