Slowly on the way to becoming Walmart. Prepare to be intimidated and treated as less than human. - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

1.0
Dec 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Having different responsibilities throughout the day, rather than being stuck in one place for 8 hours - Fun and caring crew - Customers, for the most part, are nice and friendly - Used to be the best place to work, but, has been declining little by little, so that no-one would notice, over the years. Now it's by far the worst it's ever been.

Cons

- Everything is being cut, including hours and benefits. - Rampant favoritism - some employees are allowed to take many smoke breaks and can do very little work and still get a raise/promotion, while others are expected to pick up their slack and do double the work for the same or lower pay. - Other than your pay possibly increasing through raises, seasoned crew members are given no other perks. Their hours get cut because they are paid more, making it less likely for them to get/keep benefits, so the company keeps even more money in it's pocket.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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