Distribution center SoCal Group Leader - Distribution Group Leader Target Employee Review

2.0
Jul 3, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Worked with great people (other GLs and team members). Good for experience right out of college and good for a resume builder...that's about it sad to say. Good benefits and 401k. I had higher expectations. I recommend for experience but not long term (1-2 years).

Cons

Group Leaders are not valued by upper management, they are easily replaceable. Because of that, most quit after 6 months to a couple years. I worked there just over 2 years and I saw and average of 1 GL quit per month, that's 24 in 2 years! Also, after about a year into working there, the GM was new, all of HR and the senior leadership team was new as well. Some got fired and some quit. Since I left in February 2016, I know of at least 6 other GLs that have quit as well to go to competitors. Warehouse workers are favored over managers because they are afraid of a union forming. HR makes too many friends with managers and warehouse workers, they should be separate and unbiased, however, they let their friends influence their decisions. It is very political and feels like high school. It's really hard to get any support from HR or upper management, they are not very involved in the operation. Overall I had a very disappointing experience and I had higher expectations for such a large, established company. I am now at a competitor and much happier!

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

If you are looking for a job that you’ll be a part of a fun team environment, have the ability to learn all about customer “guest” service, retail operations and sales, as well as merchandising even at entry level great opportunity. for such a large corporation I have been pleasantly surprised by how tight knit teams are. applying was okay, there were multiple steps (videos, assessments) but overall not too bad)., phone call and then video questions before hiring.

Cons

Pay isn’t great, but for the market it’s fair. Moving up involves a much larger increase in responsibilities and workload relative to the pay increase.

5.0
Jan 31, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

- Management - Pay - Benefits - Personal development - Vacation time - Culture

Cons

Long hours but worthwhile work.

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