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Aldi to hire 350 in Phila area

After 2,200 jobs lost in Bottom Dollar closing

Aldi, the German-owned discount grocer that is reopening 30 of the 66 former Bottom Dollar stores in the Philadelphia area and nearby markets, says it plans to hire 350 employees to staff stores and warehouses in the region. The company will host hiring fairs June 24, both at 9 a.m.-6 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Mall (Aldi has a warehouse nearby) and also at 1205 McDade Blvd., Collingdale, Delaware County. Store locations noted here. Aldi agreed to pay $15 million for the Bottom Dollar locations last year and had previously urged Bottom Dollar workers to apply.

Aldi says it pays store associates $11.25 an hour, rising to $15.25 "when performing manager duties," plus "full health insurance benefits and dental coverage" and a retirement savings and investment plan. The store requires high school diplomas/GEDs, for workers to be "available to work anytime" 6 a.m.-11 p.m. any day, to be strong enough to lift 45-pound boxes, and to pass drug screening and background checks.  More at www.ALDIstorejobs.com/events.