Probably Depends on Which Location - P/T Crew Member/Sign Artist Trader Joe's Employee Review

4.0
Jan 27, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are great - health insurance for 20 hrs. and up, retirement plan paid completely by company and you get it if you stick around a few years. The crew is chosen in part for personality and are generally a great group to work with.

Cons

I understand the experience can vary greatly from one area to another. I'm on the East coast and they just don't seem to get the 'laid back' CA attitude or the fun environment that's supposed to be a part of the job. Also, the workspaces, materials for artists, freedom to be creative are different depending on the value the individual store managers place on their store's signage.

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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
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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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