Freight manager - Freight Manager Dollar Tree Employee Review

4.0
Jun 3, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible, easily transfer from city to city or a whole different state if life moves you, I love my job, great if you wanna a job you can advance in.

Cons

I have a hard time keeping crew because of pay and hours available, I have always said truck hours should be a set amount that is separate from the rest, it is next to impossible to get a whole truck stocked in 48 hours when you only have enough hours to have 2 people to unload and stock, but hey no one listens to the people who do the work, work what I got for 1 week, bet you will see what I'm talking about, I swear I need a episode of undercover boss in my store, I even use my own money to show my employees a thank you once a month because the upper mgmt only tells us we ain't doing enough, but we work hard to do the best we can, there is so much good and bad I can't write it all

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Pros

Nice people to work with

Cons

Not enough people working to unload trucks

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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