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      What is a typical working day like at Trader Joe's?

      Trader Joe's reviews

      Good experience

      Crewmember
      Current employee
      Philadelphia, PA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      positive environment training provided, tasks are relatively simple to learn encouraged to think for yourself and grow in your role if you want more responsibility 20% discount makes a huge difference budget-wise opportunities to receive feedback and improve target areas you don't have to think about work when you're not there - you get to mentally clock out completely great workout as long as you're safe and conscientious with your body pay isn't great but better than a lot of other service jobs very diverse and welcoming - you can express yourself fairly freely and they can provide pronoun pins if you want

      Cons

      pressure to be positive when circumstances are less than ideal physically demanding, sore feet and back if you don't take care of your body and stretch/prepare adequately for your shift easy to get stuck in this job and become mentally complacent unpredictable schedule, new hires are often relegated to night shifts going as late as 10-11 pm the company is union-busting and the food is actually pretty bad for you

      2

      Fun place to work

      Crew member/grill cook
      Former employee
      Arlington, VA
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Sociable, flexible schedule, rotating duties throughout the shift

      Cons

      Management gets rotated out sometimes without notice

      I love working for TJS

      Crew member
      Current employee
      Boise, ID
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -My store has a great captain. We love Scott -Get along well with coworkers, mostly hassle and drama free store -Great benefits &store discount -Flexible schedules -Premium pay on sundays and holidays -Basically the easiest job i’ve ever had for the most pay -Customers are easy and nice about 95% of the time -Free snacks and food -Can take up to an hour for lunch (unpaid obviously but the option is still nice when you need it) + break room is stocked with supplies and free goodies/seasonings and sauces to use -Free coffee for crew members

      Cons

      -Hardest part of the job is the heavy lifting but we rotate tasks every hour so you shouldn’t be doing too much of it in a single shift -If you’re not a conversationalist this job may not be for you

      Horrible Company, AVOID

      Crew member
      Former employee
      Darien, CT
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      benefits are good, no work outside of shift

      Cons

      Harrassment by management, Low pay, zero support from managers, Truly a horrible place to work, should be ashamed of themselves for how they treat people

      WORK IN SHREWSBURY

      Crew member
      Current employee
      Shrewsbury, NJ
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Shrewsbury : - great friendly managers & coworkers - positive work environment - employee food tastings & snacks - flexible with schedule Company : - flexible with schedule - eligible raise every 6 months - health insurance (free vision and dental)

      Cons

      THEY NEED CLOSING CREW help is needed at night mostly

      Fun Place

      Crew member
      Current employee
      Austin, TX
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Supportive management, friendly coworkers, discount, raises, insurance.

      Cons

      2 10 minute breaks, 1 30 minute lunch, you will work mostly night shifts as a new employee

      Intense, laborious, but long-term stable income

      Crew member
      Former employee
      Birmingham, AL
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Pretty solid benefits, flexible scheduling, accessible shift leaders, wide range of engaging responsibilities, many opportunities for pay increase, independence during shift

      Cons

      High pressure on job performance, usually understaffed, high product volume, bureaucratic upper management, toxic social dynamic

      Fun job to make new friends and enjoy life

      Crew member
      Current employee
      Charlotte, NC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Extra $10 on Sundays and some holidays if you are scheduled to work -401k options -Scholarship opportunities -You make many new friends, both customers and employees -Great managment -Great pay for retail -You alternate between cashiering and restocking shelves -20% off discount and sometimes you get to try food at work depending on your shift time -Scheduling is great if you are a early bird or night owl -PTO requests are always approved if you give enough notice -You have a uniform and guidelines, BUT you can still express your style and not feel boggled down by ultra specific requirements, which is super freeing

      Cons

      -Not many opportunities to advance to the office or corporate level -The parking lot will leave your car with dents, it also will sometimes make you late for work if it is busy and you can't find a spot -The pay is great for a retail job, but still not enough to live on in the Charlotte area. I have to live with my parents even though I have a degree. This is more of a cost of living issue than a Trader Joe's issue. We are paid incredibly well compared to other retail stores and grocery chains

      Awesome

      Cabin crew
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people, leadership, values, and benefits

      Cons

      Scheduling system and ease of shift swapping

      Leadership Issues

      Crew member
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Dynamic, Engaging, Discounts, Friendly coworkers

      Cons

      Management Favoritism, Shift Scheduling, Hours not available