Cashier - Cashier/Stocker Dollar Tree Employee Review

3.0
Feb 2, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Easy to work the register Great first job to know about what customer service is & to gain knowledge on how to do transactions

Cons

Never enough employees working in a given day. Always stuck with long line dealing with rude customers while your backup cashier is occupied with a customer or on break. Only given 20 hours a week working 4 hour shifts for being part time. They don't let anyone work past 8 hours if needed because they're too cheap to want to pay for it. They over work you and expect you to do so much on a short shift ( stock, recover front register, put away go backs ,assist customers with whatever they need) & this is for only getting paid at minimum wage. They hardly ever give you raises.

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Cons

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3.0
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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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