front end associate

meat carver

deli associate

grocery associate

produce associate

HEINENS

Some of the coworkers are nice, but the quality of this place's management is very inconsistent. Sometimes you'll get a lead who works hard to get as much done as possible and will care about the employees they're in charge of, but other times (like right now) you'll work under a lead who's nothing more than a yes man that will agree to every bad decision the higher ups make, and will take all of the overtime while getting the least amount of work done. Working hard doesn't feel rewarding for the pay. In fact, being a hard and efficient worker only gets you to shoulder more responsibilities while every little mistake you make is scrutinized and judged. While this job is union and comes with benefits, the union feels almost nonexistent. It's a good fallback job, but not a good place to move up unless you either become the absolute best worker in the world, or know who to kiss up to.

One of my biggest issues is with the point system. You get a point whenever you call off work, have to go home early, show up late (half a point if you’re 3-15 minutes late), or no call no show (4 points). Once you hit 18 points, you’re fired without question. Even if you bring in a doctor’s note, they only compensate by only giving you 1 point to cover all the sick days. While that does sound fair, if you’re sitting at 17 points and have a medical emergency happen when you’re supposed to come in for a shift, you WILL lose your job. Even if you’re the only one keeping the entire department from falling apart. It’s a bad system that needs an overhaul.

Where to start in how awful this place is. The interview and tour was really cool and that's where the good things end. The manager constantly teared works down on how they did things. You almost couldn't do anything right because the manager would change how things are done multiple times a week. You set up a display the "correct" way and it's wrong. Would always tell you what you did wrong and never what you done right. It was so bad, other co workers hoped In to try and encourage each other. Whenever the manager was around, you could cut the tension with a knife. Would constantly be cracking the whip as it's always go time. When manager left, immediately it was a completely different atmosphere. Managers wouldn't even say good job, not in their vocabulary. Only told you what was done wrong and you have to accept it. One day you do things correctly and the next, the same thing is now different on a whim. Text book example of bad management. No where to move up because it goes to the people whom been their longer. Culture is not safe for lgbt people. Dues are ridiculous high for something you will never use, you pay for your uniform, only allowed to wear shoes in their catalog you have to buy. Takes months to get any discount as an employee. Please avoid this place at all costs and save yourself sanity. EA treats their customers better than heinens employees for comparison. 

I was told I had to quit another part time job I had with Fresh Market
Told to wear and purchase its Shirt/jacket and shoes - wear set pair of pants and your hair in specified manner 
Name Tags with Merit Stars you earn and some employees and earned then they gave ALL new name badges with no merits and all had to start over and have each sign YEARBOOKS-AUTOGRAPH Books like in middle school/HS 

Told by manager "Im unimportant just for being   
 POSTED QUOTE from ??  If Asked What you are important if I ask HOW you are unimportant

managers would ask HOW ARE YOU - HOW YOU DOing - GOING all day long- repeatedly
I d say "Why'd you ask HOW I M DOING? if you don't stop to listen to how 
Manger replied I M NOT ASKING   what's wrong w/Europeans?

Forced to sign TERMINATION WARNING for "Bad RELATIONS" <not bad relating 
I asked is this A CULT 
and A  spanish employee replied YEAH its ENGLAND      
I asked "Is jewel ENGLAND she said No its a different one"

I m threatened "TERMINATION"  for BAD RELATIONS <----my mom was born and her family breed lived in ENGLAND 

it ended with I QUIT 
I was told IT WAS PLEASURE WORKING WITH YOU 
manager who 1st called me UNIMPORTANT and I found peace

If you don't like MILITARY then its not the job =place for you.

I worked at Heinen’s for 10 years. In the past 4-5 years their management has gone from caring about their workers to caring about how much money the store makes. If management has a personal issue with you, you will not advance no matter how good your work ethic is, whether you have the educational background, etc. If they do not like you as a person they will not advance you or make you jump through hoops to get the advancement you desire, if ever. Management will degrade, belittle, and gossip about you to your coworkers instead of approaching you directly when they have an issue with you. Managers gather in a group to talk about weekend plans and personal lives while you and your coworkers struggle to get a long line of customers down, but have the audacity to scold you about the line of customers. Discipline is done in front of your coworkers instead of in private. There is no pitching creative or new ideas, management is set in their ways and are not open to new suggestions. Your coworkers will become your life long friends because as a team you build each other up and try to keep up the morale the best you can because you all have to work under horrid managers.

If you’re looking to work at Heinens and you’re a teenager… I would say make sure to look for other choices. My time at Heinen’s was good in the beginning but after 4 months it started to get rough. I started to see cracks and flaws in the company and how they treat their workers. (Which is almost at all companies but still). Heinen’s does not care about younger people, they PRIORITISE seniority all the way. They over work the teenagers (or try to). If you wanna work front end, get ready for a strict schedule, you have to take scheduled breaks that they give you, (your breaks are paid for not your lunches) they are really big on you bagging the items, getting the carts, loading peoples cars ( aka parcel), restocking the front part, cleaning the break room, mopping the floors from time to time, and some other chores. Now this may not seem to bad, but you also have to wear a uniform, the shirt is kinda uncomfortable, it’s like an almost denim type of material. Getting carts whether it’s rain or 110 degrees. You get up to 16 call offs a year. My time there was enjoyable only because of the workers. Some managers do not care about younger people and if anything they yell at you for every little tiny mistake you do. 

Greeted all customers.
Delegated tasks to team members to optimize productivity.
Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines.
Directed and managed all functions of the dairy, frozen, produce and bakery departments.
Conducted price checks for cashiers and service clerks.
Handled resets according to schedule, including deleted and new merchandise.
Ordered and shelved weekly sale items for customers.
Built attractive holiday and seasonal displays for merchandising program.
Checked out customers and bagged items quickly.
Safely operated manual and electric pallet jacks.
Suggested additional items and offered samples of weekly promotional items to increase store sales.
Organized and positioned product cases in produce warehouse and walk-in cooler.
Praised by management for being a fast and efficient worker, requiring little supervision.
Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
Cleaned walls, fans and drains in bakery coolers, display cases and work areas.
Managed an efficient, friendly and effective crew of 7.
Broke down heavy pallet loads of cases, boxes and bags.

Just not much opportunity for more hours or moving up. Was hired in at 11$ but they would always limit my hours, even though they were understaffed when we'd be busy. This was due to being weirdly intertwined with the Union & their own policies. 

The rush hours are the opposite of regular stores. This place is busy & shoulder-to-shoulder during lunch. The whole rotunda will be full. Work evenings if you have anxiety. It takes a lot of patience for uppity people.

You need to walk up and down 2-3 flights of stairs consistently throughout the day. Storage, kitchens, and back stock are all downstairs and they only have a freight elevator. You definitely get a workout at this location.

No parking for employees & the discount at the local garage is stupid. Take public transit or park far away & walk. Otherwise, run to your meter on your breaks. Parking tickets, yay. If there are games or a concert, leave really early, downtown will be gridlocked and Heinen's clock-in points start after 2 mins.

A typical day at Heinen's is busy to say the least. Most of the employees are trained in more than one department so you have to be a quick learner and fast paced. During my time at with the store, I worked as a front end associate, a bakery associate, I operated the "Global Grill", ran food and wine demos, and worked the cafe area where I was responsible for cashiering, coffee, and janitorial duties. The store manager was a supportive and understanding boss. He was always eager to hear new ideas and use them to further the success of the staff and company. Though more than half of the floor associates were high school students and young adults, the level of professionalism was impressive. Everyone I had the pleasure of working with was a positive member of our team.
           The hardest part of my job was learning to work as part of a team. I have had to take charge and work alone in so many situations, it was surprising to be a part of a company that truly values team work. Once I adjusted to the ways things were run, being a part of an actual team, became my favorite part of the job.

My experience at Heinen's has been so far been, the most intense, challenging, but amazing time I've had. Hardest part of the job, is management not giving me and other associates the opportunity to  grow with the company or give us more responsibility to handle. My typical day at work would be to make sure the counter on the sales floor( dairy, frozen and ice cream sections) were fully stocked and keep blocked down(all products pulled forward to make it look neat) I was in charge of the entire yogurt section which would entail, ordering product for the shelve, rotating stock and back stock, blocking down the counter, filling stock on the counter and answering all questions from customers about dairy, frozen and ice cream section. Would slightly recommend to someone thinking about applying.

Maintain prepared food appearance, sales, keeping food stoked, taking orders by phone, working in deli slicing meats and cheese also maintaining soup and salad bar  stock and appearance. communication with customer regarding nutritional values and ingredients. instore order taking. I also help with inventory monthly.  I learn that communication skills are important to build relationships for returning customers. Our management team is well trained and can identify good help 
for the most part however about every 2-3 years are managers are transferred to other location, therefore I have had at least 5 to 6 managers. Heinen's has an excellent culture when policies are followed. The hardest part of my job is working to many night shifts. The most enjoyable part of my job is when I am able to complete an order and the customer returns satisfied.

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