Only if you're desperate for a job - Checker/Cashier Dollar Tree Employee Review

1.0
29 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Solid shifts, five days a week

Cons

You are outright disrespected by the managers. It is a matter of location, but one specific manager would take $20 out of your register for change, wait 30 minutes, and then bring you $20 in ones and ask you to give them a $20 a second time. $20 missing from the register counts as an instant firing. I have spoken with other previous workers that have also been subject to this trick as well, some outright stating this specific manager verbalized dislike for them. You are given hours that amount to 'as much as can legally be given before they are required to give you a lunch break.' You will only be given your one 10 minute break if you request or outright tell them you're going on it, and at the end of the shift, you are meant to count your own register. They will rush you through counting it to make sure you leave at the correct time. The straw that broke the camel's back for me was the serious disregard for checker's health and safety. There was one incident where a gas leak took place in the building, one where myself and the other checker in the building started getting migraines from it. Instead of closing the store, they simply turned off the automatic doors so they stayed open. Another incident, a customer's Blood Bag fell off their wheel chair, resulting in a spill of several pints of blood. I was given Paper Towels on a roll and a pair of nitrile gloves, and was expected to clean the mess on my hands and knees.

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Pros

Good part time job while in college

Cons

Not allowed to sit or read during shift

3.0
1 Jul 2026
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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