Sink or Swim - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

4.0
25 Mar 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

As far as grocery stores go, they have the friendlier customers, your day does not drag, because every employee is expected to help out in every aspect, from register to stocking shelves, and collecting carts. Performance reviews every 6 months, with a raise in pay if consistently above average. Fellow employees usually upbeat and fun spirited.

Cons

At times, it can seem that the criteria for success are unclear. The raises can seem out of line with the scores given in a performance review- almost as if they decide the raise amount first, then double back on the score to justify the raise (or lack of). Getting 'dinged' for something at a performance review that you have never been spoken to about is unethical, but it does occur.

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5.0
8 Jun 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
27 May 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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