The best company I have worked for. - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

5.0
Nov 19, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Down-to-earth, hard-working, pleasant staff and company as a whole. Competitive starting pay for the industry. Eligibility for solid benefits even on a part-time basis, including free gym membership. 10% discount on groceries. Laid back work attire. Store is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day (often UNHEARD OF in retail).

Cons

The job can get repetitive. Weekend and night hours. Not always compatible with a "regular" schedule. As with any job, enjoyment can depend on the values of the Captain and Mates (store manager and assistant managers).

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

-Great way to meet people, socialize, and learn customer service -Always tasked with different things every hour -Friendly crew who will always help you to learn and get better at your job -Get a slight pay raise every 6 months -No outside commitments and amazing benefits if you work full time (about 28 hours a week for every 6 months) -Will take time, but find your friend group, stay with them and have fun, you can't please everybody -Care for your body, do not overdo it with physical labor, its a retail job and you only have one fragile body for yourself, get help or insist about your pains

Cons

-Not many, unless you are stuck in a bad store with bad management -I had some good luck of working in 3 great stores, so YMMV -Sometimes can get cliquey like you are back in high school -Getting promoted up to store management may involve buttering up and being a "yes-person" -Care for your body, do not overdo it with physical labor, its a retail job and you only have one fragile body for yourself, get help or insist about your pains

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