Hard work but fun if you can handle the physical nature of the job. - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

4.0
31 Jul 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They offer very good benefits if you maintain 29 hours a week. They offer very good products which attracts nice customers for the most part. If you work had and smart you will receive good raises every 6 months and if you really work hard you can have a nice career in management known as a "full timer".

Cons

Can be very grueling work at times. Some store shifts start at 4AM and on the other side of the spectrum the last shift ends at 11PM. Also, it's retail so expect to work weekends and many holidays.

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5.0
23 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place and good people!

Cons

Long days and busy store

2.0
25 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule is the best part of the job. A lot depends on your captain but it can be a good gig at the right store. Employee discount is 20% and there is usually food in the break room.

Cons

Most employees don't have any kind of education past high school. Can be very frustrating in that aspect. Will consistently get hours but your schedule can wildly change week to week. Expectations are often unclear and lost in gray areas. Customer experiences are much more negative than positive once you become a mate. Never really have any down time or room to breathe. If you think you are a people person, make sure you really are or else you will dislike the job. Takes over a decade at least to be promoted to Captain, if you get lucky.

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