Trader Joe's; Excellent place to work if you are in optimum physical condition and know how to lift things the right way - Anonymous employee Trader Joe's Employee Review

4.0
8 Sept 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good people, usually honest, hardworking and genuine. Company give amazing benefits package for p/t employees.

Cons

Crewmembers: lots of physical work and some even had injuries from lifting very heavy things and not entirely the right way.

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
27 May 2026
Recommend
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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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