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Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer that operates more than 240 supercenters and grocery stores in six states throughout the Midwest, having more than 70,000 employees. They offer career paths for you in the areas of Stores, Corporate, Distribution, Manufacturing, Pharmacy and Internships. Being a family-owned business team members are treated like they are family. The company supports your work-life balance, cares about your health and well-being, and the career benefits will help you to grow in your current role or prepare for the next one. Founded by Hendrik and Gezina Meijer and their children in 1934, the motto of the company has been prevailing: Meijer starts with me.

Company - Private
Over $10B
Large
Multiple locations
Niche Retailers
1934
Richard Keyes
What departments Meijer employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation30.7%
Administrative - Other16.4%
Cashiers9%
Computer / IT8.7%
Healthcare6.9%
Production5.9%
Management - Other5.2%
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Professional experience

How many years of experience do Meijer employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Meijer: Newcomers: 32%, Experiencers: 18%, Experts: 16%, Veterans: 34%. Meijer employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Meijer employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Meijer: Grand Valley State University, Kmart, Kroger. Typical Meijer employees have worked at Grand Valley State University.
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Grand Valley State University
Kmart
Kroger
What industries did Meijer employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Meijer: Niche Retailers, Food & Beverage Retailers, General Merchandise Retailers, Colleges / Universities, Limited-Service Restaurants. Meijer employees most likely come from a Niche Retailers industry background.
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Where did Meijer employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Meijer: Small: 27%, Medium: 11%, Large: 62%. Most Meijer employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

What did employees at Meijer study?
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Where did employees at Meijer study?
Central Michigan University
Grand Rapids Community College
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Employee data

How long do people stay in a role at Meijer?
Time employed at Meijer: <1: 6%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 41%, 9-13: 15%, 14-20: 8%, 20+: 9%. Most Meijer employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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How does Meijer rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Meijer: 55.1% Male and 44.9% Female. Age ratio at Meijer: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 53%, 31-40: 25%, 41-50: 10%, 51-60: 9%, 60+: 2%. Meijer rates - 0.9% more female than the industry average. Most Meijer employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Career advancement

How does Meijer rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Meijer: medium. Meijer ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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What companies do Meijer employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Meijer: Gordon Food Service, IBM, Kroger, Spectrum Health, Target. People who work at Meijer most typically go on to work for the Gordon Food Service.
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IBM
Kroger
Spectrum Health
Target

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What year was Meijer founded?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
1934.
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What industry does Meijer fall under?
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Liam Brown4 years ago
Retail.
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Where is Meijer’s HQ?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
Grand Rapids, MI.
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What’s the gender distribution at Meijer?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
44.9% female, 55.1% male.
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What’s Meijer’s yearly revenue?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
over $10b, i think
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What’s the name of Meijer’s CEO?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Richard Keyes.
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How long do people usually work for Meijer?
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Sophie Hayes4 years ago
4-8 year(s).
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what kind of companies did Meijer employees work for?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
Large companies before Meijer.
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How often do employees get promoted at Meijer ?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
advancement opportunities are medium
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Top future employers of Meijer employees?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
these companies Gordon Food Service, IBM, Kroger, Spectrum Health, Target, The Home Depot, Walgreens, Walmart
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Who are the top previous employers of Meijer employees?
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Benjamin Gardner4 years ago
from what i found these companies Grand Valley State University, Kmart, Kroger, McDonald's, Sears Holdings Corp., Target, Walgreens, Walmart.
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Does anyone know the average age of employees at Meijer?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
Here’s an estimate I found for Meijer: 21-30.
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What kind of degree do you need to work at Meijer?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
typically one of the followings No higher education, Bachelor of Science
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What’s Meijer’s business mission statement?
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Isabella Holmes4 years ago
"At Meijer, our core values define us - like delivering excellent customer service and treating our team members like family. If you’d like to join a team that’s focused on your growth and success, then explore the wide variety of opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and corporate offices across the Midwest.".
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What day does employee get paid?
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A year ago
It biweekly every Thursday or friday
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A year ago
Thursday or Friday.🤓
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I'm looking for a part-time job here but I'm 16
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A year ago
well, depends on department 💁
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A year ago
I don't want to give a definite answer. But I know of working at 18.
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Can you please share your interview experience?
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A year ago
Submitted my application online and very quickly was invited to complete an on-demand interview where I recorded my answers to questions.☺
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A year ago
First interview was with HR and the second was with store manager and regional HR. Easy and friendly process. It took a week or two between interviews for feedback
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If you are part time can you work over time ?
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A year ago
You get paid time and a half for working over 8 hrs 😇
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A year ago
I'm technically a part time employee who is scheduled 40 hours a week. Occasionally they ask you to stay until a job is completed.
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I heard they offer education assitance.
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A year ago
Wao that's really great of them🤩
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A year ago
Hats off indeed a great initiative by them.
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What are the rules for part time employees when it comes to management late calling you?
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A year ago
Be on time and do the best you can and have flexible hours😌
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A year ago
Your performance is based on a point system🙃
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It's weekly payment and I love it that way😍
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A year ago
who doesn't? lol
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A year ago
I prefer biweekly payment :/
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The most enjoyable part of working at Meijers is the considerable work-life balance it comes with. I haven't worked in a retail company that cares about it's employees life outside of work as much they do here 😊
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A year ago
True. I'm being able to balance work and go to college due to the flexibility.
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A year ago
I'd recommend it to anyone out there seeking a good worklife balance 👌
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How long does it take to get hired from start to finish? What are the steps along the way?
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A year ago
About a week. there is a drug test and background test that is needed to be done.
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A year ago
2 months with training involved.🙂
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Is there a 401k?
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A year ago
401k with 5% match
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A year ago
The 401k is great 👍
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Is the system coordinator position also considered the auditor position? I was curious about the pay and benefits for a full time position.
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A year ago
Not sure, full time is around $10-12 an hour,
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A year ago
You got full time hours and the pay and benefits were good as well.😇
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I heard there is a good chance of career advancement
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A year ago
the opportunities aren't that high. Average btw! But if you put in the good work you'll be G2G🤙
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A year ago
Yeah! sure. There are dev programs to help with that:)
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They have good leadership development programs and the pay is fair. Plenty of opportunity for growth within the company.❣
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A year ago
Definitely would go back if i wanted to, since i prefer it over working at other retail stores
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A year ago
Work was not too stressful but you are expected to be at a certain level of productivity.😩
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They are very flexible when it comes to hours, they respect that people have lives outside of work, but they still expect you to do your best on shift
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A year ago
t's a very simple job, you get to work at your own pace, and it's great exercise.🥰
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A year ago
The job is easy, but there is no ability for overtime
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Is it a good starter job for high schoolers?
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A year ago
It’s been a great run. Ive been working for the company for decades at various locations and in several different roles. Being considered an essential worker was a nice added security.
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A year ago
It is a good starter job for high school and college students looking for a part time job for a little extra money🥰
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Does the company provide discounts? 👀
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A year ago
Not sure about that 🤐
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A year ago
Mostly on general merchandise. But they usually take 5% their groceries.
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How long do you have to work as part time before you can apply for full time?
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A year ago
After your first 30 days😄
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A year ago
after 90days of time.😄
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Do they offer health insurance to all employees?
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A year ago
They have a good Health Insurance package🤩
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A year ago
Good plans affordable and nice coverage for employees.
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Advancement is outlined from the outset, if you just stay with the company and keep working you will get raises & benefits at set intervals🤩
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A year ago
I very much enjoyed the people I worked with❤
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A year ago
I really loved my co workers. But management expected you to do work that does not fit your role or your job description
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is there an employee dress code?
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A year ago
They give 2 shirts. So you wear the shirt on khakis or black pants
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A year ago
They also provide aprons and caps too🙃
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The diversity I'll say it's really okay 💯
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A year ago
I agree. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment 👥
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A year ago
The company is an EOE🤷
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It took me 1 week to get hired. Not long!
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A year ago
It took me 2 weeks
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A year ago
Seriously? Mine was like a month lol😏
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What's the employees discount policy?
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A year ago
The employee discount is fine😎
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A year ago
The discount is regularly 10%, but during the holidays it is sometimes raised to 40% for certain items.
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Benefits are good but pay could be better 💁
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A year ago
Part-timers get fewer benefits as expected
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A year ago
I'm satisfied with benefits. Something needs to be done about the pay😤
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What's the 401k match policy?
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A year ago
401k match is great🤩
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A year ago
They will match significant amount your contribution, which is great.
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