Giant Eagle, Inc.

Lot Attendant

May - September 2018 • McKees Rocks, PA

What I liked

I liked how many hours I received and how flexible the hours were. I reallly liked the culture and work environment there.

What I wish was different

I wish I could of worked inside

Advice

When you go in to any new job, go in with an open mind and a good attitude. It will increase your enjoyability by 10 fold.

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utilities clerk

May - August 2019 • Akron, OH

What I liked

The people, the environment, working alone and with coworkers

What I wish was different

Advice

working max hours may get you more money but it wears you out much faster

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Cashier

June 2012 • Warren, OH

What I liked

I like being in charge of things.

What I wish was different

More employees there

Advice

Don’t be afraid to try new things.

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Deli Clerk

June 2019 • Beachwood, OH

What I liked

It was a welcoming environment and they thoroughly train you.

What I wish was different

Nothing really.

Advice

I would say be ready to multi task and start right away. The training is very hands on.

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Pharmacy Technician

April 2019 • Medina, OH

What I liked

Co-workers, setting, and actual material within the job. I enjoyed working with patients and helping them improve their daily lives through advising them with medications to help make their lives healthier.

What I wish was different

I wish I could work more hours. Giant Eagle is a union and within a union there is a strict hierarchy rule. The employees that have been there the longest get the most hours, assuming they want them. With me being the newest employee, I received the hours that were remaining. I'm sure I will appreciate this hierarchy rule once I am not the newest employee anymore. However for now, I wish we all had fair hours.

Advice

DO IT. This job, assuming you have supportive co-workers, can be a great learning experience. There are so many patients that you get to talk to and help and you truly feel like you are making a difference in their lives. Most patients appreciate the work that is done within the pharmacy and praise you for the work that is done. Some patients even bring in little gifts for the technicians and pharmacists to repay them for the work that we do.

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Sales associate

May - August 2018 • Cranberry Township, PA

What I liked

The management was easy to get along with. All I had to do was work hard for them at the job.

What I wish was different

Some of the other sales associates were pretty inexperienced and disruptive.

Advice

Put your heart into every job you have. Even minor ones will pay off if you put in the effort.

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Cash Office Clerk

July 2014 • McKees Rocks, PA

What I liked

I love working with the staff there.

What I wish was different

I wish the managers would care more about employees.

Advice

Don't be afraid to speak your mind to managers.

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Cashier

September 2015 • Brooklyn, OH

What I liked

I like my coworkers, I like my pay, I like that I’m protected by a union.

What I wish was different

Advice

Work hard and you will be treated well! Being a good employment has its reward.

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Certified Pharmacy Technician

June 2019 • Erie, PA

What I liked

I am learning a lot about pharmaceutical medicines and the uses for different kinds.

What I wish was different

I wish my hours were more flexible, I felt as though I was always working.

Advice

Go in with an open mind, and be prepared for it to be difficult. There’s a lot to learn in pharmacy.

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Grocery Store Bagger

March 2017 • Avon Lake, OH

What I liked

I liked working there and helping the costumers with their groceries

What I wish was different

More money an hour

Advice

Always keep trying your best!

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Food Service Worker

May 2018 • Stow, OH

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Work hard, everything will be nice

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Retail Operations Inter

June - August 2017 • Cleveland, OH

What I liked

Learned managing techniques, grocery store operations, food safety

What I wish was different

I spent a lot of time at one store, however I wish I could have spent more time seeing other management techniques.

Advice

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Customer service clerk

November 2015 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

Flexible schedules

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

You deal with a lot of different people all with different backgrounds

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Team member

May - August 2018 • Bethel Park, PA

What I liked

I got to meet some great people

What I wish was different

The environment was a little too crowded and the hours were long

Advice

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Meat utility clerk

March 2016 - November 2019 • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

What I liked

Quite lax dress code compared to other grocery stores. Worked well with my schedule. Union

What I wish was different

Union dues were the same no matter how many hours you worked and whether or not you worked enough to receive benefits.

Advice

Just be nice to the customers.

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Overnight stock clerk

June - August 2018 • Rochester, PA

What I liked

A calm work environment Easy responsibilities Good coworkers

What I wish was different

The hours I had to work The pressured from bosses that was unnecessary at times Being told to fix other people’s work and then getting in trouble for not finishing your own

Advice

Know what you’re getting into with the job first and understand the scope of what it entails

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Food Service Worker

May 2018 • Edinboro, PA

What I liked

Giant Eagle provides opportunities to get promoted within the company and provides good benefits for employees.

What I wish was different

This location has issues retaining employees.

Advice

N/a

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Lottery Sales Associate

March 2016 • White Oak, PA

What I liked

I like interacting with customers and putting a smile on their face. I also enjoyed that if I may be having a bad day that they put a smile on my face.

What I wish was different

How some of the customers speak to workers.

Advice

It is a job that helps you interact with strangers and a job that test your patience with others.

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Customer Service Representative

August 2016 - September 2019 • Richfield, OH

What I liked

I really enjoyed the fast-paced atmosphere. It helped me with my communication skills especially! I liked that I always had something to do - I was never bored!

What I wish was different

I wish the management was a little better - even though I did a lot of work outside of my job description, I was never recognized for my hard work. After leaving my job, some of the management didn't seem to care I was leaving.

Advice

I would say that everyone should try to work in customer service at some point in their career. No matter what work path someone decides to take, they will be working with people. By being in customer service, employees will be better in handling issues related to their work place.

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Operations Intern

June - August 2017 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

My co-interns were very helpful and interesting. Also my project was very conducive to my major (supply chain management). Ultimately the internship was great learning experience, especially working with my store leader Amy.