Aldi Releases Locations for the First of its 25 New California Stores as it Shops for Managers

Aldi, the European-originated discount retailer, has begun the first steps in its previously announced store expansion in Southern California.

The chain is looking for about 50 managers to fill the positions for 11 locations that have been released, with positions starting at $18 per hour and going up to $23 per hour with tenure, according to The Press Enterprise.

The company said that employees will average 33 to 40 hours a week, as well as being eligible for benefits, including health and dental insurance.

The company previously announced its intentions to expand, with these 25 new Southern California locations between March and July of 2016.

The first 11 of this expansion into the Southern California markets can be found below:

• 1638 East Second St., Beaumont
• 15080 Summit Ave., Fontana
• 4020 Highland Ave., San Bernardino
• 78-601 Highway 111, La Quinta
• 18289 Collier Ave., Lake Elsinore
• 30163 Haun Road, Menifee
• 12630 Day Street, Moreno Valley
• 72543 Highway 111, Suites A & B, Palm Desert
• 5200 Ramon Road, Suite B5, Palm Springs
• 625 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino
• 34000 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa

According to the report, Aldi is hosting hiring events next week for the open managerial positions. These meeting are slated to take place at the following times and places:

• 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 Fifth St., Riverside
• 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Pins N Pockets, 32250 Mission Trail, Lake Elsinore
• 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Hilton Garden Inn, 1755 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino
• 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at the Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa

Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 45 pounds, and must be able to work anytime between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. any day of the week. For more information those interested can go to www.aldiuscareers.com.

The retailer recently said in a release that it intends to continue its accelerated growth, anticipating to serve more than 45 million customers per month by 2018.