deli associate

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Fred Meyer

A typical day depends on the day. If an order has to be written, you grab the produce order guide and begin to inventory the produce stockroom. Once that's done walk out onto the sales floor and have a look at your tables, wet rack, mushrooms ect. and write down the quantity that you believe you will need. Once you have done that you take a scan gun called a "SPA" and scan each item with the quantity you wrote down. After that, you go to the nearest computer and upload your order. from here you can review your order and adjust as you see fit keeping in mind the ad, table changes and what is going out of date. This order MUST be sent by 8am! Some days there is a Pacific Coast order. This order consist of just a few items such as veggie trays, pico de galo, stuff like that. This order MUST be sent by 7am! Other days you have two orders to write one of which is a blind order since you have no idea what is going to sell. The second order MUST be sent by 9am! Once all orders are done you check your front tables and make sure they are full. Next make sure bagged salads are full. Make sure there aren't any holes in the department, if there is a hole and you don't have the item, slide over with something you do have to disguise the hole. When you feel comfortable with the department start marking down dated product that expire in the next three days. As the rest of the day crew comes in, start delegating task as needed. Once comfortable with how the sales floor is running, return to the stockroom to post yesterdays sales, write task lists for everyone working that day and grab dry cart to be worked. Once the dry cart has been worked, take the "SPA" and scan all the outs on the shelf and print the report. Then go through the report to see if any of the outs can be filled. Once all of this has been done you just maintain the department fro the remainder of the day. 

I learned what it means to be in charge of a group of people and to be responsible when things go wrong even if it wasn't my fault. I learned how to make executive decisions and make a shop my own. Also how to take a beating from management when things go wrong. 

Management is very tough. They are all business and not to be messed with. Nothing wrong with that. I have much respect for the managers there. They are willing to help if you are in a jam that is not easily fixed and are always willing to give answers to questions you can't answer. 

My co-workers are all good people. But, as a person in charge I often found myself being a babysitter. The hardest part was to keep them from standing still and socializing rather than working and socializing. 

The hardest part of the job is order accuracy. When writing an order you are making an educated guess. What you sell changes all the time. You don't want to order too little because you will run out of product. You don't want to order too much because it's perishable and you don't want to bury yourself in product. Keeping the orders tight but not too tight is tough. 

My favorite part of the job is having the ability to be creative while building displays. Also when I have too much of something building extra displays to get rid of it.

I was with this company for 2 years.  Was told I would have a MINIMUM of 25 hours a week. We were paid weekly.

I was recruited to join the company while I was at my other job.
There were red flags when I started, because the manager didn't train me on the simple basic things, the associate that did most of my basic training had only been there for 3 months and was more than ready to quit because the job allegedly gave her anxiety. 
From the moment she left associates started to drop out like flies. Some left because they were stressed, some because of issues with the company and our regional, and some left because they didn't like our manager. And then there were the seasonal people that didn't get the chance to be long term or who were fired. My store had roughly about 12 different employees in the time that I was there. And all through this time I had been there the longest and was picking up the slack and hours due to the fact that we only had 3 employees at some points. Every time someone called in sick I came in despite what I may have had planned for my day off (Which I don't mind usually). 
Sales and Credit Applications are a big thing with this company, and while my sales didn't match with my manager (partially because I was having sales stolen from me) my credit app ratio did. But once I had my DCA Certification and was improving on my sales my hours are suddenly getting cut drastically and no one will explain why, or when they try to its some garbage excuse to avoid talking about it further. My hours dropped to as low as 11 hours a week (which I could not live off of).  
And then In the end when I quit I was made out to be a bad person and referred to as selfish by my manager and regional. They didn't care about me or my circumstances, despite that I bent over backwards for them for 2 WHOLE YEARS. 

In my letter of resignation I requested that they mail my last check to my new address (which was was 3 hours drive away), and that my contact information (phone and email) would remain the same.  I waited for 3 weeks for my check to come in the mail and I then realized that if i wanted my check I'd have to come get it. (the manager should have called/e-mailed me and told me that). SN: I probably should have known better, because all those people that either quit or were fired were never called and told to come for their last checks (because for some reason the last check doesn't direct deposit), even though I had told the manager that they were piling up in the safe.

The only redeaming part about having had worked here was that I made a really good friend and that I learned a lot about jewelry and people. Other wise I don't recommend this as a place of employment. Bare in mind this was what I experience at my location, I'm not sure what its like through the rest of the stores throughout the country, but they left a really bad taste in my mouth.

SN: Other things have been left out only due to the review guidelines.

The typical day at work is spent coming in, clocking in, getting my paperwork, finding the truck somewhere in the lot, finding the trailer(s) to do a pre-trip inspection before leaving the gate. The trucks are pathetically slow, underpowered, purposely derated because the powers that be are convinced cutting back the trucks' power in a mountainous region is the best way to conserve fuel. All it does is strain the motor, cause extreme temperature fluctuations, more problems, and more fuel consumption because the engine is working much harder than it should be. The trucks are so severely derated the turbo doesn't spool. You're pulling on nothing but motor. The manual and performance modes in most of the trucks have been disabled for some reason. 

As far as pay is concerned, there is a push to get rid of OT pay altogether. We often only work 8 hours a shift. This would be wonderful if the pay was much, much higher in order to make up for the loss in time. Drivers can hostle trailers once they're trained for it. However, that has its share of issues. It pays $2 more per hour. The downsides are you'll be working much, much harder for less since OT kicks in after the tenth hour on duty. The yard trucks are dirty and a serious long-term health hazard. Mileage runs are the way the company gets out of paying OT on shift. The trucks need to be left ungoverned in order for those runs to be lucrative. You're losing out on money comparing mileage to the hourly rate plus overtime on shift. The company is selling premium runs and not-so premium runs to 3rd party carriers. They're doing it so much there isn't enough work for everybody, including those who are very well established. It doesn't bode well for the future of the company drivers. 

Coworkers are snakes in the grass. They're often informing on their union "brethren" on the behalf of management. There is no trust to be had among your fellow coworkers. The culture is rotten. The higher you are on the board, the more people beneath you will attempt to sabotage your livelihood. The 162 shop steward is often seen fraternizing with management. The 305 steward is almost as useless and unreliable. What kind of message does that send to everybody? The 162 and 305 don't care about their members. They're nothing but numbers and nothing else. 

There is a terrible endemic of apathy on all levels. Most of the people don't care about doing what's right. This is a company who refuses to get with the times. They still do things on paper, multiple times, and expect people to keep up with all the sheets. There are easier, more modern ways to do those tasks. However, they don't because employees from a certain generation don't want to have to use a computer to make their lives a little easier. In the end, everybody has to suffer until those people retire. 

The union benefits are a mixed bag. The health insurance is free, but if you have to use it for some reason, you'll be hit with bills. It's really no better than working at a non-union company. 

local Hr Manager, General Manager, Department Managers, and District Managers don’t provide equal employee opportunities to all employees. Managers constantly promote and hire friends over more qualified employees. More often then not management fills positions and provides training to preferred candidates prior to listing open positions for all other interested employees or external candidates to apply! Equal training is not provided to every applicant, yet is used as sole reason for selecting less qualified applicants over long term established employees. When interviewing, interviews are not standard for every candidate. Often interviews are rushed and don’t offer each candidate the same opportunity to represent themself’s equally. In many occasions unfavorited employee candidates that apply don’t even get a interview prior to filling an open position. In most cases many more qualified candidates are told a more qualified employee was selected which turns out to be false.  Instead a less qualified employee or friend of management was selected and ends up requiring other candidates who were turned down to train them in their new positions. If you complain to management or local Hr regarding unfair work environments, violations in policy, or violations in state and federal laws. Management retaliates against you and forces you to quit or falsely writes negative performance reviews to ensure you have no future with the company. This includes violations of safe food handling, employee injury reports, job harassment issues, and many more. If you have a legal doctors note requesting you to remain out of work for short term sickness and call out sick, management treats this as an unexcused absence, and writes it in your employee performance review as attendance issues regardless of the fact it was a legal absence. The general store manager of the Fred Meyers West Fairbanks Ak store is directly supervised by his wife who is the District Manager. As such all complaints made are covered up prior to corporate being involved. From my understanding this is a conflict of interest by any retail management standards, including Fred Meyers policy, as they will not even let two employees who are spouses work in the same department together. 

Fred Meyers can be a great company to work for, but the Fairbanks Alaska West store has become nothing more then a group of lazy Management friends looking to fill their own pockets with cash rather then do right by the customers and the many unappreciated employees who keep the store running.

I wouldn’t recommend working here until management is replaced. If your currently employed and having the same issues please complain to corporate, it is the only way to force them to take action.

Was hired on at $15/hr, due to previous retail experience, as PT20 cashier. Being PT20 means you are guaranteed a minimum of 20 hours per week. For the first couple months, I was averaging 32-35 weekly, which was decent. Then, right before the holidays, they slashed my hours down to 13-16 a week, with no explanation, just a lot of rumours. Called union representative, who said that wasn't right, and that he would check it out and see why they were violating their own policy, but never heard another word about it. 
Hours scheduled were all over the place, making work/life balance impossible. Employees were often scheduled to work 9 days in a row, not overtime, which the company got away with due to the weekly scheduling procedure. Updated availability sheets were never honoured, time off requests had to be put in not less than 3 weeks in advance, usually a month if you didn't want to give them any reason they could try to justify to deny it. 
The PICs ran ragged, they barely get paid more than the cashiers and the ones I worked with seemed like they were doing their best with the bs they were dealt. I requested to be trained as PIC, but then heard from another employee that they had come to him to offer him the training, which he never asked for and had been working there less time than I had. He turned it down and I never heard another word about it. 
The store I worked at is one of the biggest in the state, always busy nonstop. If we had baggers for every Checkstand, it wasn't too terrible, but usually we didn't so checking people out took forever, since they started this policy of scanning all the items and sending them down to the end and if you didn't have a bagger, you had to step out and go down to bag the huge pile of goods yourself. Customers were often irritable due to this, but if you didn't keep your scan rates up, they'd vaguely threaten you with even more cuts in the hours. They'd cut your hours regardless so ultimately it was just another something they'd use to hold over you, pitting employees against each other like The Hunger Games. 
Breaks were short, the street people outside the store made going out for a break unpleasant at best. Our store was recently in the news for a standoff with police where the suspect was gunned down right by the doors after taking the employees in the joined Starbucks hostage. For not calling in a mental health day after witnessing that, they gave me a 2 dollar off a purchase coupon...lol.  
The customers were mostly okay, and the discount is pretty alright, but the lack of dignity with hours cut right before Xmas and the general lack of respect for your time, plus the useless union yanking 20 dollars out of my already absurdly low weekly paychecks made this job absolutely not worth it. Was recently offered a different job due to my existing medical field certifications and accepted it.

Typical day included input from various associates on tasks completed or yet to be done, then access a barrage of info via e-mails, daily bulletins from the main office, and notes on present or upcoming issues to address. Remainder of day would be to follow up on these notes as well as coordinate actions of present crew members, assist customers, and prepare for the following shift's pending duties.
I learned how to communicate effectively to better assist a wide variety of clientelle and the importance of merchandising to present the customer with a positive shopping experience. Management training further enhanced my ability to gain perspective on inter-company politics, tactics for successful leadership, and patience with associates facing obstacles with their work environment.
As for co-workers, there was a fairly even split between those which were pleasant and eager to learn and those who clearly just wanted to collect a paycheck and settle for their current position. In some cases, I dealt with borderline harrassment from senior managers placing more expectations upon my positions than those for whom such duties were directed toward, but could only accept or choose to resign from my station. Few subordinates also offered challenges with flagrantly ignoring their instruction or finding excuses as to why they were opting for un-assigned menial tasks away from their specified duties.
The hardest part of the job, aside from the frequent graveyard shifts, would include the constant disciplinary actions necessary to take to improve associate performance, for which there was often little follow up from the senior managers responsible for taking action. Also, many times I was unable to provide the customer with everything they expected of me/the company due to availability of products or their affordability.
The most enjoyable activities included receiving clear customer satisfaction, coordinating seasonal merchandising changes, and working along side a unique a diversified team of people, many of whom I will miss.


My time at Fred Meyer has been a rollercoaster of experiences, and here's my honest review:

1. Varied Work Assignments: One aspect of working at Fred Meyer that stands out is the diversity of tasks assigned to employees. While this can keep things interesting, it often leads to challenges, especially when moving between departments without the proper training or compensation which is very common. This practice is also a violation of our contract and employees' rights and contributes to feelings of frustration and burnout.

2. Communication and Transparency: Interactions with management can be hit or miss. While some managers are approachable and supportive, others seem disconnected from the needs of their team members. This lack of transparency in decision-making processes and inconsistent communication can create confusion and hinder productivity.Additionally, it often seems unorganized, and I'm never certain about things because policies aren't followed or enforced regularly.

3. Opportunities for Growth: Advancement within the company appears to be very limited, which can be discouraging for employees looking to progress in their careers. While some may appreciate the stability of their current roles, many others may feel stifled by the lack of upward mobility.

4. Understaffing: Understaffing is a prevalent issue at Fred Meyer, with many departments operating with minimal staff. This often results in excessive workloads and feelings of burnout among employees. Despite efforts to maintain productivity, the strain of understaffing within the workplace can create a tense and stressful environment for employees.

5. Team Dynamics: Despite the challenges, there are moments of camaraderie and teamwork that make the job more enjoyable. Working alongside dedicated colleagues who are willing to lend a hand can help alleviate some of the stressors associated with the job.

Overall, my experience at Fred Meyer has been overwhelmingly negative. While I value the chance to learn and develop, I cannot overlook the serious issues and practices that fail to prioritize the well-being of employees. There is a pressing need for improvement, particularly in communication, management, training, and opportunities for advancement. In my opinion, the overall professionalism is severely lacking, and the company culture falls short of delivering a positive employee experience. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend working here.

Fred Meyer Jewelers is an excellent company to work for. They offer very high quality jewelry for very low prices compared to the competition (Kay, Jared, Zales - which are all owned by the same company, by the way).

Hours are 9:30 - 20:30 Mon - Sat, 11:30 - 18:30 Sun. Holiday hours are extended a bit. You work in a small team, usually no larger than 6 employees for the entire store so you get very close with your coworkers. I liked this about the job. However, this also means that getting your shift covered when needed is difficult. The schedule tends to be random. Nobody's hours are consistent.

Compensation is very good for entry level. Full time starts at $12/hr, part time at $10/hr. Plus you have the opportunity to make 3% commission on your total sales. FMJ is a subsidiary of Kroger, so you are eligible after 60 days to enroll in their benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.). You get vacation time after 6 months, as well as bereavement pay, sick days, and birthdays.

Your job is very secure as long as you do your job effectively. Make your goals and don't be a jerk. There's only 6 people working there, so when they hire you they can't really afford to let you go because hiring someone new is kind of a slow process. Don't expect a promotion, no matter how hard you work or how often they promise you one. You will not get one. If you are part time, they will offer you full time hours but not full time pay. If you are full time and they tell you you'll get assistant manager, they will have you serve as the assistant manager without ever promoting you.

Management. You're going to be close with your store manager because they're one of your 6 coworkers. Usually the manager is cool but has no real power. The district manager is who you should never trust. They call all the shots (except promotions, that's the DM's boss's deal) and will act like they care about you. All they are trying to do is keep their job. You and your store are nothing but numbers to them. Keep that in mind when they come to visit. Never give them the whole truth or you will regret it.

The job culture is the best part of the job. You get close to your coworkers - they become your best friends. You'll have fun with them and you'll have fun getting to know customers. There are some real gems out there who will brighten your day every time they visit. And you'll brighten theirs. Just remember this is a sales job. You can be good but you'll have to learn a lot about jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, and watches to be truly effective at FMJ. Have fun!

I would come in before customers. I would recover the store as much to my ability. When the store opened I would give excellent customer service and go above and beyond to make sure they were happy with my service. I learned how to run a out stock scan by using a spa. I was the price changer for electronics (the first department I worked for). I would scan items to make sure the price is right. I would have to change the price if the price was wrong. When there wasn't a manager around I had to become the person in charge and deal with unhappy customers. I would always send the customer away happy with the best customer service I can provide. Going into Home (the second department I worked in) I become their price changer. I also become the back-up non-food receiver and home order clerk. Being the non-food receiver was the fun part of the job. I would have to print out paper work for the store on how much money was coming in and if there were any discrepancies. If there were discrepancies I would help managers fix them. I would pay invoices, collect delivers from UPS, Fedex, Fedex-express then give to appropriate departments and managers while keeping a log on what comes out and in the store. I would also use Fedex, Fedex-express, and Fedex- freight to send product to other store or back to the warehouse. I would have to send back .7 cent items and salvage items back to the warehouse. I would write what was wrong with the items if they were broken and scan them out using a spa. If a item is in salvage and can be discounted I would get the go ahead from the manager on how much of a discount. I would have to keep my desk organized so that I can find paper work. As the home order clerk I would fill batteries on the check stands. Fill with home items on the grocery side of the store and the check stands. I would also have to fill gift cards and phone cards. Organize my back room with all the product I use to my make the store is full. I would also have to order product if I run out or close to running out. If the price changers called out or needed help or went schedule a day where there was a ad I was the one to be there and make sure every sign was up and correct. Overall, I loved my job but the hardest part was some of my co-workers were negative. People had bad attitudes but sometimes I could make jokes and do weird things and I could bring smiles to their faces. I would hope I made their day better some how.

I used to retrieve shopping carts at Fred Meyer's it was very stressful. Mangers and bosses were very rude to their coworkers. they have very unrealistic expectations. We were Always understaffed. Carts never get filled on a timely matter because they only allow you to bring in 6 big or 8 little carts at a time and not enough attendants to help. They will micromanage you for bringing in more than 6 carts at a time. Parcels including me had to break the rules all of the time like bringing in way too many carts to get it filled on a timely matter because of horrible management. Carts in the corrals were always overflowing because of the unrealistic expectations. Parcels were also straining themselves trying to bring in carts two because of never getting enough help and they were calling out sick all the time because of this and lots of turn over. No cart pusher machine and they will never invest a cart pusher machine because they care nothing about the people. The pay was very low which Is also another reason why turnover rates are so high. A lot of the coworkers were also very rude to me they think they were smarter than me when it comes to how to do their job correctly and some of them got hurt because of this mentality like example I was able to caster lift the carts without the c3 safety rope which makes the carts easier to maneuver they don't last long they brake all of the time. I actually know how to manually caster lift the carts with the regular tow rope which wasn't easy to do and I tried to get parcels doing that instead of force turning carts because force turning the carts will hurt your back by you having to twist your lower back by turning carts and they didn't listen to me and especially when bringing in a heavy load of carts they usually pull the carts as an alternative to push because it's impossible to it when pushing on your own but not if you have someone to help steer the front which is actually safer to do than pulling on your own and if they can't manually caster lift the carts on their own they should have let me help then caster lift the carts instead of them force turning the carts and hurting themselves. Never work for Kroger. Not worth the headache.
And also they stopped the hazard pay as well and I didn't get my PTO when I was with somebody who was exposed to covid. 

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