Not Enough Hours or Pay - Part Time Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Sep 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Chill, laid back coworkers and dress code.

Cons

Not enough hours at all. I started working at Dollar Tree about a month ago and have been given little to no hours. There was a problem with my schedule Immediately when I was hired to where I was left off the schedule for a week and a half without work. My current schedule is basically only working for 4-5 hour shifts 3 days a week, 12-15 hours a week with 6 days off in a row. That’s basically nothing. On top of that, if you’re going to work here be prepared to be the only cashier in the store most times. While you are the only cashier, they still expect you to stock shelves and it can get really busy sometimes for only one person. It’s also a lot of back-and-forth because just when you think you may have enough time to go put a couple boxes on the shelf, a customer shows up and you have to walk back to the register to cash them out. You need a manager for just about everything and half the time they’re nowhere to be found and you have to constantly keep calling them to the front and making customers wait. I’d only recommend this job if you want a small part time job for extra money, if you’re in school, or for a first time job for some experience.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
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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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