Detwilers Farm Market

Advancement is good if you work hard and are in good standing with the right people.  Work is typical of a grocery store.  Training is not structured and communication for next weeks sales ads can be poor.  The family that owns the company I can't say enough good about them.   They are kind and giving.   Thr company is getting too corporate where profit is the focus more than the people who help make the profit.  Too many managers are given too much power and as a result many employees are are not coached enough are are subjected to be expendable or forgotten about.   I loved working there,  but I've seen managers get rid of associates for any reason that would normally be just a coaching session.  If they want you gone they will look for any slip up to justify a transfer to another store, demotion or termination.  With that being said there are genuinely good managers and corporate individuals that really do care,  but that's not always the case.  Love the family, but there are too many corrupt individuals that run the show.

Detwiler's Farm Market is a great place to work.  Not only does this store offer the lowest prices on produce, they also have the best looking produce. Everyone you come into contact with is helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make customer's happy and keep them coming back for more. This is one of the best jobs I ever had and I actually hate to have to leave. Coming to work at Detwiler's is like working with family. Everyone is genuinely friendly and love's being there. Management is not like most places where you are given orders and expected to do all the grunt work, they hop right in and help with everything.  They are leaders, not just bosses! Pay is comparable to most places at entry level and when they say your raises are based on your effort, they actually mean it.  After my probationary period, I was awarded an exceptional upgrade in my hourly wage simply because I did my job with a smile.  So effort pay's at Detwiler's. It's just an all around wonderful place to be.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The store is very unique and servicing the customers was very rewarding knowing that the product that's being put out is the best.  The Detwielers values are what I look for in my employer,  the family is awesome but the loyalty of my co-workers will always to be remembered for one of the best teams I've ever had the pleasure to work with i have remained in touch with a lot of them. I would definitely consider working there again . Eat Fresh for Less 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The switching the schedule constantly was a bit stressful 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very diverse and friendly. Helpful team members that will jump in when needed 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy, but at the end of the day knowing that we served the community with the best service and product

It is definitely not the job itself but the management, if you aren’t able to bend backwards for management it’s going to be a bad experience for you. I heard manager discussing an employees salary, and evaluations with other employees, as well as always talking behind employees backs. I had never seen this level of unprofessionalism EVER!! 

Upon employment interview, I was informed that set schedules were not allowed for ANYONE, this is not true. There were several employees who because of their a** kissing were allowed to have a set schedule. But that’s just the Detwilers way!! It is absolutely unacceptable that some people did not have any weekends off or day shifts but some employees were allowed to have a set schedule of their preference because of their personal friendship with management. 


Make no mistake, this company relies heavily on the employment of individuals that are likely not in this country legally. This in and of itself is not the problem, the problem is that this company preys on the lack of knowledge that workers have about their rights. During my onboarding interview I was told not to discuss my salary with other employee. This is a violation of NLRB regulations. Beyond this I dealt with performance pressure to use equipment I did not have the training to operate.

The workplace at the markets is ride with unsafe conditions and janky infrastructure.

The fact that this company is a Christian run company is always a point of emphasis from management when defending the company's values but the simple fact is that they do not follow employment law.

Working as a scratch baker, I should have been paid more than $9.75/hour but being 18 years old, I didn't know any better. I loved the job as it gave me great experience and many of my coworkers I became good friends with even to this day but the supervisor at my store was very two faced. I was also having trouble struggling with them seeing the importance of my school life. That was a major issue with them was seeing how important school was to me and having them try to work around my schedule. Like I said, I loved the job but I hated the management.

Management is condescending and unprofessional, highly egotistical (minus a few). Was threatened to be moved to carts multiple times, pay too low with expectations too high, was not trained in the slightest, I have been in multiple departments and the managers and "trainers" were unhelpful. They stress efficiency and productivity but don't teach you their "most efficient" way and you're often left to figure it out yourself. If you like retail h e l l  then this is for you. Scheduled OT, mediocre pay, incredible workload, constant disarray, and always playing favorites. If you don't bend over backwards for them, I wish you good luck. 

A typical day revolved around a family friendly and welcoming environment for the guests. Everything was organized and well kept. As one of my first jobs I learned that my hard work and commitment to a company like Detwiler's will often open doors to advancement. Management was not afraid of working along side there crew and would often go above and beyond to ensure a positive work environment. The hardest part for me at the time was leaving a wonderful company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I don't have one because since I start working there management always have favoritism until one day I unfairly fired!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everyday think about what kind of treatment I am going to have for the day 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
They are Amish people for me not being Amish it wasn't a good experience for me 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Some days I work my 8 hours with tears in my eyes but I need the job it's take it or leave it

What is the best part of working at the company?
It taught me how to work in a high volume and high stress environment. It also taught me that after a few years of working in that environment , it will wear you down. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Insanely busy non stop, it will suck the life out of you 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic , the more you do the more they want

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Draining , tired ,  and stressed out

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