Good Company to Work For - Part Time Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

3.0
Aug 10, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay, Discount on groceries. Quality products. Managers seem to well chosen and generally fair. The way responsibilities rotate hourly is a plus and keeps employees more engaged instead of always just stocking, or cashiering or cleaning like other retail grocery chains I've worked at. The customers are generally friendly and appreciate having Trader Joes in their community which is pleasant.

Cons

The job is very physically demanding and can be dangerous at times due to the tight timeframe shelves must be stocked in, particularly before the store opens. No health insurance for part time workers, only for those averaging 30 hours or more for 6 straight months which seems only to be given to those with more seniority.

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5.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of freedom in scheduling, with expectations of consistency and transparency

Cons

Very physical work which can be great for some, and not for others with limitations or injuriea

5.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This company really does care about its employees. There's a reason why people make a career out of their time here. It is the most fun job I've ever had. They hire amazing, hardworking people with great personalities. Management is always willing to help. Theres fun tastings of new products all the time. Customers are generally always in a good mood. The job is physically demanding, but I am in the best shape of my life lol. They schedule you to change what you're doing every hour, so the 8-hour day goes by fast.

Cons

They can definitely play favorites. The same people get the shifts that they want, and when you first start, you can get stuck closing for quite some time.

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