One of the worst experiences of my life, Run as fast as you can. - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

1.0
13 Aug 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Excellent benefits and good selection of food.

Cons

I had been working at the cambridge location. Our store was really happy until a new captain came. The previous captain was very well liked. Management participates in bullying its crew members to the point of harassment. Managers will lie and fabricate stories to fire or discipline you. Drawers suspiciously come short and crew members have been written up for it. When an investigation is conducted we have found that it was a mate and the captains error. Crews who complain about work conditions, food safety are targeted for discipline. I have watched crew members being followed by sometimes up to three mates. Certain employees never have to go on Register, usually the ones who have orders. Discrimination against gays and disabled. So far our store has several lawsuits under this new management. Expect to be worked to the point of injury and be treated like an outcast when that happens. I can't believe that a grocery store could be full of politics, cattiness and unethical business practices. Good benefits are not worth the constant stress you under. Do yourself a favor go work at Dunkin Donuts.

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
CEO approval
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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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