Great retail experience but limited growth opportunities - Crew Member Trader Joe's Employee Review

4.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

In terms of working retail, it really has a lot to offer someone. There are coworkers who have been with the company for decades and they are very comfortable. Fairly flexible scheduling, lots of samples, health insurance and 401k options available, as well as a 20% store discount.

Cons

Limited growth opportunities. I had the impression when I started that there would be chances to move up within in the company but without a degree and strong connections to corporate I would expect to stay working within your store at the base position for eternity.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Awesome company to work for, great benefits, bi-annual raises, fun atmosphere

Cons

early hours, can be strenuous work/labor

4.0
May 27, 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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