cashier

stocker

deli associate

produce clerk

front end manager

Homeland Stores

I've been with the homeland for a year and a half now almost 2, In store management is amazing in my opinion, but need to communicate better with each other,  the union is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine, when i first started but seems to actually be more competent. the union dictates pay rates for union members and non union members, but the pay raises are still garbage, you are hired on as part time, but you are given full time hours and benefits so that's a perk,  management works with you if you need time off,  which is nice, and the work hours are really good in my opinion. it does concern me that it seems like they can't afford to retain employees and given a good livable wage. and it does make me wonder about the future of the company, but all and all the Pros out way the cons. the insurance is by far the best you will ever receive in a retail chain.

Worked in the Pharmacy for a Cashsaver for 3 weeks before getting asked to move to kind of a "floater" pharmacy tech for Homeland. I had to work at 4 different stores which were far away 1 hour - 45 mins. Thought I could do it because the weekly pay but, not how it went. I clocked in everyday I worked which was 6-8 hours. Waited for my paycheck and never got it on the typical day. Called about it and HR said " we don't show any punches for you." I apparently needed to keep track of when and where and how long I worked even clocking in? That's not my job really, especially for a big company. I was sick for some days and had to do my own research of the days I worked and how long. I couldn't remember half since I was out of it and stressed about bills. Ended up leaving because they lack communication, don't pay and are sketchy. Don't do it... No wonder they need so much help in the Pharmacy.

The management at this location honestly when I was hired seemed okay for me, I hadn't worked for a few years even though I had put in many applications in my previous state,  After a year it was repetitive doing the job I did, which wasn't a problem, but during 2020 didn't feel like we were valued much at all.  Then starting earlier this year in March or April all of the employees got a raise because we are part of a union, and it seems like all the managers started to become on edge, a lot more frequently.  Hours were shored up, some people who were suppose to be full time weren't even though in our contract it says if you are employed full time for 6 weeks or more you are supposed to be considered full time.  Lastly it seems like they were trying to find any infraction to fire someone.

A typical day at the corporate office will leave you unfulfilled and overwhelmed. The workload changes constantly according to the perception of your abilities. There are no formal or documented training policies. You will sit in meetings consistently enough to effect workflows. The culture is not great, although it isn't my worst experience. There is a severe lack of leadership and direction as it changes constantly as well from the top-down. The pay isn't terrible for the job, but the more you show your capabilities, your reward will only be more work that lazier employees are capable of performing, but unwilling. If you thrive in instability and chaos and are able to perform independent of leadership, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

    I get to work thirty minutes before my shift and I work ten hours overtime or more per week. I became a Butcher Blocker within  weeks of my employment, and I learned my job without any prior knowledge or experience. Homeland Grocery could be a great company if their employees were paid according to their experience. Homeland’s salaried employees should go through a management training program. I have yet to understand why other departments do not go through a trading process, before they are fired. The hardest part of the job was keeping myself uplifted when you see great potential in others being wasted, I was the Union Steward. The most enjoyable part of my job was knowing I gave one hundred everyday. 

I didn't care for this company at all in the 2 1/2 years total I worked there. Most homeland stores are a dump and depressing to work in. The store manager was very condescending and always wore a pink shirt. Attending school while working here is hard, because with as understaffed as it always, they would expect you to stay or come in, and put serious job pressure on you if you didn't. The store is infested with lazy union workers who know they can get away with anything, which means either you become one and be hated by everyone or pick up their slack in huge amounts. The raise and benefits system is terrible. I really don't have anything good to say about this company.

Management could of done a better job communicating and supporting. Typical day was store manager would hardly communicate or say anything. Best part was helping associates and serving the
customers. In fact we had a Holiday food drive and was the top seller in Oklahoma and did not receive any recognition for my efforts. Hardest part was Store Management not communicating when I asked them for feedback. I learned more from department heads when I asked questions. 

At the store level, you are bound to be close to the people you work with due to the interactions among you. However, outside of your store there is little interaction with anyone from corporate although many of the changes come from them. There is little to no advancement within the company. I had the opportunity to be promoted from cashier to front end assistant manager and that is solely the reason I have been there for a long time. There is no way I would be able to survive off of the salary otherwise. Unless there is prior experience, the base pay is minimum wage.

I prepare salads for the deli, Mostly house made, keep area clean,
sanitized ,slice meat for customers, Chat with customers ,Interact with other workers. Help customers find other areas in store if not 
familiar with store. promote our products and smile and say hello to everyone.
I learn something new every day. How the customer likes their meat sliced. co-works are fairly friendly, standing in one spot for long periods The most enjoyable is seeing customers I have met from other jobs and when people hug me because they no I have not moved and am not lost to them.

There was nothing excessively special about working there. The other employees were nice and when the store manager was in a good mood he was nice as well. There is an issue with pay stinginess on his part but if its a first job you're looking for atleast you can get some experience under your belt. Do expect a little bit of drama depending on what department your in but you can expect that most places. All in all decent, They offer health insurance atleast.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Cashier 242 salaries reported	$11.76 per hour
Stocker 71 salaries reported	$11.68 per hour
Deli associate 118 salaries reported	$11.87 per hour
Produce clerk 55 salaries reported	$11.81 per hour
Front end manager 69 salaries reported	$14.85 per hour

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