California Company Profile: Target

When retail is doing well, Target is one of the easiest places in California to get a job. There is a Target Store in just about every CA city, and a store that size needs workers from entry level, to management.  The wages that Target pays are typical retail rates, and are competitive with other large retail chains.

Throughout 2009 and 2010, Target has been cutting back on employees and weekly hours for their workforce. Some low level Target Team Member employees sometimes receive less then a 10 hour work week. Part time Target Team Members sometimes feel the economic crunch because of this. Another tactic Target employs is not covering shifts for Team Members who "call off" or "no call, no show." Meaning many Target stores are left under staffed.

Target does have a dedicated human resource team that stresses Team Members take necessary breaks and lunches. Some have even criticized Target for being to Team Member friendly, in that they will hardly ever fire someone for repeated no call no shows. Some Target stores even have a policy that allows 3 per month!

If you are thinking about getting a job at a California Target keep these things in mind:

Does Target Drug Test: YES - 24 Hour Notice -
Does Target Backround Check: YES - Goes Back 7 Years -
Breaks: 1 paid every 4 hours -Do not have to clock out -
Lunches: 1 non-paid if working more then 4 1/2 hours. (30 minn-1 hour depending on store location)

Expected CA Target Hourly Wages:

Cashier: $8.00 - $9.00
Cart Attendant: $8.00 - $9.00
Guest Service Team Member:  $8.00 - $9.00
Photo Lab Team Member:  $8.50 - $10.00
Starbucks Team Member: $9.00 - $11.00
Food Avenue Team Member: $8.00 - $9.00
Guest Service Attendant (GSA): $8.50 - $10.00
Sales Floor: $8.00 - $9.00
Team Leader/Manager: $10.00 - $15.00