The first few years are the hardest. - Cashier/Checker Safeway Employee Review

4.0
May 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Growth potential, quick promotions if you truly want to stay with the company and basic common sense is all you need to succeed in any position.

Cons

Unless you manage to find a head clerk position, becoming a journeyman will take roughly 5 years after becoming a grocery clerk (checker level). There are very few reasons to even consider this job unless you intend to keep it as a career. With next to no pay raises and quicker increases in Union dues as well as the physical, social and mental demands, career potential is quickly becoming uncertain.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Friendly work environment and flexibility.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 20, 2026
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Pros

Nice people, discount at store, flexible schedule

Cons

Early hours, can’t go full time even if you want to

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