Discount giant ALDI is again offering opportunities for employment, this time in the area of Southgate. A new ALDI grocery store will be opening in that area of Michigan.

The new ALDI store is located at the northwest of Allen and West roads in the area of Woodhaven. This store’s opening will be in October of this year. ALDI is now looking for qualified people to become employees of the new store. Store positions available are manager trainees, shift managers and cashiers.

ALDI’s hourly pay rate for cashiers is from $10.50-$11.00. For shift managers, hourly pay rate is from $14.50-$15. For manager trainees, the hourly pay rate is $20.45.

Requirements to become ALDI’s employees are the following:
-Must be 18 years old.
-Should have a high school diploma or a certificate in General Education
– Should be available for work at any time between 6 AM to 11 PM
-Should be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening
-Should be able to carry or lift 45 lbs.
-Applicants who have retail experience are preferred and applicants who have management experience are preferred for the manager trainee positions.

Part-time employees who are willing to work for a minimum of twenty hours will be given complete health insurance, as well as dental coverage. The hiring event will be held at Southgate’s Holiday Inn, at the Banquet and Conference center. The event will be from 7 in the morning until 6 in the afternoon.

The new store in Southgate will be the fourth ALDI location in Downriver. Other stores are located in Lincoln Park and Wyandotte.