Trader Joe's

Crew Member

January 2021 • Ithaca, NY

What I liked

People, benefits, free food!

What I wish was different

Understanding of hours

Advice

Have fun!

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Crew Member

June - September 2023 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved the environment of the workplace: the friendliness, the enthusiasm, and the care.

What I wish was different

I wish the schedule had been more flexible!

Advice

Meet as many of the crew members as you can! Stay open to new connections, even though there are a lot of employees.

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Sales Associate

June - September 2023 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

Trader Joe's is a wonderful place to work, mainly because of the style of management (which other places might refer to as HR) and the people you work with. At Trader Joe's, everyone is a crew member, even those who you would typically think of as a manger, which dispels the sometimes toxic environment you might find at other stores. The people who work there are also selected specifically to have an open mindset, hard-working attitude, integrity, and also for being kind and empathetic, resulting in an healthy work environment.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I was treated well, paid well for what I did, respected, and also became great friends with my co-workers. It was a very positive environment.

Advice

Don't expect that someone is trying to take advantage of you or your time. Of course, you should always have boundaries, but at Trader Joe's, if you treat your co-workers with respect you can expect that people will do the same for you.

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Crew

August 2021 • Davis, CA

What I liked

Everyone is so nice and willing to make the best experience for the customer.

What I wish was different

Would have been hired sooner.

Advice

Be yourself during the interview because who you are impacts how you work.

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Crew Member

June - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

They treat their employees excellently and I have a fantastic corporate mission dedicated to great customer service as well as reducing their waste as much as possible. For instance, an employee is allowed to give a customer a bouquet of free flowers for their birthday and the company donates any good, but unsellable food to local charities. Not to mention, they are very flexible and willing to work with one's availability.

What I wish was different

Advice

You really have to have a genuinely friendly personality type in order to thrive in their environment. You will also typically have to be able to move around and do manual labour for the entire shift.

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Crew Member

May 2020 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

The community and work environment in the business. The job is always teaching you new things as you develop communication skills with an eclectic group of people. The positive vibe throughout the whole workplace helps bring out the best of each employee. The benefits are a great bonus to the job. What makes this job so unique is the customers as they are the reason I enjoy working for the company.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Know that you will be working long hours and your shift could start early in the morning or late at night.

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Crewmember

July 2020 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

I love being able to interact with others and work with a team.

What I wish was different

The hours can be long and working in a grocery store can be stressful at times but there’s not a lot i would change.

Advice

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Crew Member

February 2020 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The crew are amazing.

What I wish was different

Coronavirus made work stressful.

Advice

Be positive and don't take things too seriously.

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Crew Member

July 2017 • Issaquah, WA

What I liked

I love that there’s a very wide variety of people at Trader Joe’s — I work with people my age (including my younger brother!) as well as people much older than me. Trader Joe’s is very welcoming to people of all ages, backgrounds, etc. and helps give students their first and/or seasonal jobs, while also providing long-term jobs for adults and part-time jobs for retirees who may need an extra income. Everyone is so friendly there and it’s a good environment to work and learn in.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more variety in the tasks we could do, because sometimes it would get a little slow on less busy days — but that’s just how it is at a grocery store sometimes! Still an an asking experience, which is why I started working there during high school and now return over school breaks, such as winter break and some summers.

Advice

This is a great first job for high schoolers or college students, as well as a good job to do during school breaks when you return home.

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Crew member

December 2017 • Wilmington, DE

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

The pay

Advice

Be able to lift

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Trader Joe’s Employee

December 2018 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

You should apply

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Crew Member

September 2016 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

Great Job. Fun environment. Great benefits. Ability to take on more responsibilities if wanted.

What I wish was different

Not really related to my major. There can be some very early start times.

Advice

Work hard and have fun.

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Crew member at Trader Joe’s

March 2018 • Portland, ME

What I liked

The environment at Trader Joe’s very positive and friendly. I have not had any bad experiences with customers, coworkers, or managers. Everyone is treated with respect and kindness, and integrity is one of the core values of the company. Crew members are given some say in what they’re doing each hour of their shift — running register, stocking shelves, serving samples, etc. It’s a great place to work.

What I wish was different

I honestly would not change anything.

Advice

Working retail can be exhausting, so make sure to take small breaks when you can to recharge a bit. And have fun with customers!

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Crew Member

May - July 2019 • Walnut Creek, CA

What I liked

Management, flexibility, core values, environment

What I wish was different

nothing

Advice

work hard, work honest, be a team player

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Crew member

July 2018 • Orem, UT

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Look on websites like linked in at handshake for jobs, be proactive

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Crew Member

May 2019 • Yorba Linda, CA

What I liked

I love everything! This job is so great. They are great to their employees and pay very well. It is a very fun job.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Crew Member at Trader Joe’s

August 2016 - November 2019 • Roswell, GA

What I liked

Overall atmosphere of lovely people

What I wish was different

Nothing really, the work was hard but that’s to be expected and can’t really be changed

Advice

Definitely would recommend working here to get you through college. You have to have the sort of personality that can wow customers and generate sales through recommendations and demonstrations.

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