Wonderful place to work! - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

5.0
Aug 11, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The hours are hard, but management is incredibly willing to work with you to find a schedule that works. Communication between supervisors and crew members is very good. Their open door policy makes the environment that much more relaxed--there's not a ton of bureaucratic junk going on behind the scenes. The job is challenging, but you're still able to have fun throughout the day. This is by far one of the best jobs I've ever had and the benefits package is great.

Cons

It's a very physically demanding job and sleep becomes a very precious commodity once you start. The counters at the registers are high and the step-stools used for stocking shelves could stand to be taller. Basically, the job's a bit more difficult if you're short, but far from unmanageable.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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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
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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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