BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The ALDI grocery stores will host a hiring event in downtown Birmingham on Tuesday for about 30-40 new jobs at existing or planned locations in the metro area, according to a news release from the chain today.

The hiring event will take place at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel from 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

The jobs are available at existing stores in Birmingham, Bessemer, Fultondale, Homewood and Pelham, as well as stores scheduled to open this fall in Alabaster and Hueytown, according to the release.

Positions available include store associate ($10 hourly wage); shift manager (pay range of $10-14 per hour); and manager trainee ($19.50 hourly wage).

Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift at least 45 pounds.

Staff members working at least 20 hours a week receive health insurance, dental coverage and a 401K.

The Sheraton Birmingham is located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North.

For more information about ALDI, go to www.aldi.us.