Pros and Cons of being a Crew Member - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

2.0
Jul 8, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Heath Benefits available for part-time work. Casual work environment. Good teamwork and camaraderie. Attracts an eclectic group of people which makes the job interesting.

Cons

Physically very difficult job. Involves standing all day. All crew members are expected to do everything including mopping floors, gathering carts, stocking shelves, breaking down boxes and working in cramped freezers for lengthy amounts of time. Because of space constraints job can often be dangerous with boxes falling on you. Storage area is particularly dangerous. Also must be able to smile constantly and satisfy the most demanding customers.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent work environment and team.

Cons

Might not be a con for some but the job requires you to spend a lot of time on your feet moving objects so not recommended if you have any injuries or ailments.

4.0
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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