Adequate first job, but limited growth and high dues - Food Clerk Safeway Employee Review

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Perfectly adequate first job. No issues.

Cons

Union is overbearing with the dues and the benefits are not worth it. There's almost no room for vertical growth and the raise structure does not compensate for changes to minimum wage that are so frequent in MD. Store management is inconsistent in quality, with some managers being outstanding and others borderline incompetent.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Friendly and helpful colleagues, weekly pay and flexible schedule

Cons

When it is busy, it is very busy. Lunch/Break may get pushed back or even denied in extreme cases because there is no one to cover for you.

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