Just a Number in a pool of dead end filth. - Warehouse/Order Selection Dollar Tree Employee Review

2.0
Feb 19, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits for Health insurance, medical and dental are very good, pay raise rate and time is not bad at all. Pay amount for the area is good.

Cons

The push for production that is not achievable unless someone cheats numbers to make it look like they are making the numbers. Too many backstabbing people that want to cheat their way to buddy up with management and management lets them. the old adage of nitpicking someone to death until they out the door due to things not in their control

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5.0
Mar 6, 2026
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Pros

Leadership that cares about their Associates. Opportunities to grow skills and knowledge via trainings and cross-team ventures. Employee Relation Groups that are important to a diverse workforce.

Cons

Pay is lacking for the experience gained. Annual performance review is not indicative of the work put it. Follow up on issues is not consistent. Some employees are disciplined for small infractions while others are provided zero repercussions for blatant failure to abide by the rules.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Working at Dollar Tree provided valuable hands-on leadership experience across every aspect of retail operations. I strengthened my skills in inventory management, merchandising, freight planning, staffing, customer service, compliance, and operational execution. The fast-paced environment challenged me to think quickly, prioritize effectively, and develop my team while delivering results. The relationships I built with my associates and customers were by far the most rewarding part of the job.

Cons

The workload often exceeded the labor hours provided, making it challenging to consistently meet operational expectations. Store managers were frequently expected to handle multiple responsibilities while working with lean staffing levels. Facility and equipment issues sometimes took longer than expected to resolve, and support from upper management could be inconsistent. While the job offered valuable experience, maintaining work-life balance could be difficult during peak freight and seasonal periods.

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