Not a fair workplace at all folks (2 months of work) - Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
Oct 8, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I got paid for 10 hours a week

Cons

The management is dirt poor and expects WAYY too much out of the associates. Managers can play on their bluetooth headsets and joke with friends who work there. How do you expect anyone to ring up patrons, take ballon orders, stock shelves, clean impulse,answer the phone, and on evenings; vaccum and mop the store. Then when your 50 arms and legs give out, they fire you and send you out. They dont train you at all. You get some time with the pointless CPU training sim and 2 chopped shifts on the register and then BAM you are on your own in the furnace. Anytime you ask for cashier assistance or to take your generous 10 minute break, management will seem as if you spit in their face and slapped them. The drawer over or under max of 3 dollars is ridiculous when on some days you do over 3k and you're slammed and struggling to bag items, give correct change, and tell them about the survey on the reciept. There needs to be wiggle room because that is a job killer. Max should 3 on normal days and 6 on hellish days. The hours suck, you get maybe 10-15 a week and thats if they like you.

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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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