Shift Lead - Fredericksburg, VA (Plank Rd) (Eligible for $3/Hour Premium for Qualifying Shifts)

About the role

The Shift Lead is a highly experienced team member who performs complex, high-impact tasks to enhance the customer shopping experience and steps in for store leadership when needed. Our most successful Shift Leads are quick learners who thrive at balancing back-of-house administrative responsibilities with the fast-paced precision that defines Lidl’s operations in over 31 countries. Lidl is a fast-paced, hands-on environment where everyone pitches in—from stocking shelves to keeping the store clean.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Lidl’s standards for cleanliness, freshness, product availability, and customer service throughout the store
• Run assigned shifts in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, supporting front-end flow, and responding to customer concerns as needed
• Carry out key operational tasks such as inventory receiving, cold chain compliance, safe handling, price changes, returns processing, ordering, and timekeeping procedures
• Follow established processes for stock handling, including receiving inventory, write-offs, and returns, to support availability and reduce shrink
• Encourage timely and accurate task completion by maintaining focus on priorities and setting a strong example during the shift
• Flex between operational responsibilities such as stocking, cleaning, and promotional merchandising to meet store needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn multiple roles quickly
• Effective, friendly, and professional communication skills
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift, carry, move, or slide products up to and in excess of 45 lbs. and reach above head height (10+ inches) frequently
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain state-specific store alcohol licensing as needed

Benefits

• Starting pay of $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
• Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
• 401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
• Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Total Well-Being Program
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule

Lidl US views our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through a lens of actions that are Good for the Environment, Good for People, and Good for You.