Cheap to employees - Dollar Tree Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

3.0
Jun 24, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Loved the people I worked WITH and FOR, and of course our customers. Thats about it though.

Cons

Low number of hours for part-time, and not enough pay for management. Breaks for cashiers were only 10 minutes, how can you even digest food that quickly! The company is worth 8.5 billion dollars, and they act cheap to employees! They do not even offer benefits to managers.

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Pros

Good team and energy. Responsible people.

Cons

Low pay compared to others. Few hours.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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