r/tjcrew

I’m a new closer with TJ’s after working a customer service desk job that was driving me crazy. After only two shifts I feel like my back hurts in places it’s never hurt before. Our store is really narrow and crowded so you constantly have to twist and lift heavy things in like the worst way possible. I needed a job other than my old one so I took this and I’m starting to think I made a horrible mistake.

I also agreed to do five days a week and thinking of three more days of this straight actually makes my head spin. If I ask them to cut it to four days because of the physicality is that grounds for termination?

Does it get better? Do you build strength over time or should I look for a new job already? What do you guys think? Thanks.

Hi I am sure this has been answered on here but I am so confused. Everyone I ask says a different thing, but I’m just curious on who can actually use the discount? My mom who lives in a different state than I do, went to TJS today and it was brought up that I work at a different Trader Joe’s in a different state. The cashier then asked her if she was going to be using my discount code. My mom did not use my code because I never even sent it to her because I didn’t know if she was able to use it? The cashier insisted that since she was my mom she would be able to use it? Is that true? It’s not a big deal either way but I don’t want to not be giving my mom the discount if she’s able to use it! Thank you!! :)

I was wondering if anyone is like me and is slightly annoyed or amazed by all these vaping kids. I don't drink caffeine anymore or vape. I just get energy from food, good sleep, and running late (jk. Well, not really).

They're always running to the back to huff a puff. And I find their random cans of energy drink in the box, fridge, freezer, back area, etc. How am I keeping up with them on my 5th day in a row, when I haven't slept well for two weeks?

Edited: was too long and seemed negative

Only time faster than being in the box is being on break

Hi! I'm currently a mate at my store. For years our leadership team has used a Group text to communicate things that are more day to day stuff, ask question's, and then general reminders from our Captain.

My Cap and I have been talking about how, at times, it can be annoying to have your phone blow up if there's a discussion happening in the GC, and I posed the idea of using another mobile app for a GC that doesn't involve our phones blowing up. I'm aware of apps like GroupMe and WhatsApp, but would love to hear from any mates that use these, or just your process of communication in general.

Is it me or do the opener crews have more of the labor at work and having to deal less with customers, while the closing crews have to deal more with customers and have less of the labor?

Opening a store is just back breaking with unloading the trucks, produce and getting the store ready for customers with only a short time dealing with the public in terms of my total shift.

While closing is dealing with the customers and a hell if a lot less back breaking work. But dealing with John and Jane Q public.

Which do you prefer?

NSFW tag ‘cause i’m having constant suicidal ideation and feel i’m coming close to ending my life. Perhaps a small break might help, I’m not too sure. I’m just considering other options before landing on a permanent one. All advice helps, thx!!

I was wondering how bad it would be if someone were to have a screen printer and just print the tjs logo on generic t shirts and hoodies. Some captains are real stingy with the ordering of clothes and I was just wondering if this is something anyone has ever done? I know it’s not allowed to alter the clothes, but does anyone ever do it anyways?

New to TJ’s and curious what y’all recommend for wearable knee pads. Something you can wear over your pants without slipping.

I work closing shifts and at reg customers often ask what time I get out of work. 99% of the time it's a completely innocent question from people who work standard 9-5 jobs and are just getting off work themselves. I am starting to get nervous that this will open me up to some unsafe weirdos, especially since we get out so late at night. Does anyone have any good lines/tips to not directly answer that question but in a customer servicy way?
Edit: thank you all for the responses and the tips!

Hi,

I'm having some issues relating to my disability at my store and Dayforce says I can reach out to my regional. I believe her name is Sunshine. Does anyone know how I can find her email?

Thank you

i just transferred over to a new store, but before that I wrote DFN for about four months as the main section lead, i’ve worked with trader joe’s for almost a year btw. in my new store, I’m the two day backup order writer for cookie candy and of course it comes with jokes like who ordered all this and stuff like that but at the end of the day there are days where people undermine my decisions and debate whether I ordered something or not. our warehouse is limiting our dark chocolate peanut butter cup tubs to one a night (pretty bad considering we sell 2-3 cases a day). i’ve got comments from mates some jokes, some serious , saying why are we low on peanut butter cups I’ve got comments from new hires all the above. it’s gotten to the point where I become really stressed out with ordering and how people perceive my order even though they don’t know shit about it. my trouble here is that I know it’s just a grocery store and it’s not that serious and at the end of the day, we’re gonna run out of stuff but also at the same time my reputation rides on it and if I do mess up, there could be consequences. Is there any advice for just dealing with the idea that yes it’s just a job or a grocery store but also there are steaks here? I just transferred to the store so I’m sorry if it seems like I’m over sensitive or stressing. I just do care a lot.

That is it. That is the reddit. Saturday is the most gruesome day of the week. So much produce. Half the crew. Sort of makes me feel a way about the Sunday crew, how everyone skips out on Saturday and comes in all dandy on Sunday. Fuck that.

When a customer returns/complains about an item, do you report it to a higher up? Does the product feedback get back to corporate through your channels?

That’s the whole post I miss them 💔💔💔

Just hired as a crew member, is there anything I need to be prepared for or is it all learn as you go? I’ve only gotten told to stretch!

Shoulder /back / wrists hurt
Micro dosing wake up blend
With cups from demo

hey! i just recently started (had orientation) at my TJ’s. i’m beyond excited to start and learn all the things from my crew + build friendships and connections with my customers :)) it’s been my dream job for a while!

i’m writing to see if anyone has any necessary tips for me? any things to do? not to do? orientation went super good and i finish later this week before i start training. i’m 17 so i don’t have the 18+ privileges quite yet. i’m beyond excited tho haha!

thank you :)

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