Q&A With WinCo Employees
WinCo employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at WinCo
The co-workers, and the regular customers
Review from Customer Support Dept
handy good selection and bulk food
Overall a great company to work for. The best health insurance plan I've ever seen. Amazing retirement plan. Only real weakness is communication.
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My coworkers are friendly and open.
What it's like to work at WinCo
- WinCo employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at WinCo report the work pace is extremely fast
- 74% of WinCo employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- WinCo employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 63% of WinCo employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- WinCo employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 52% of WinCo employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With WinCo Employees
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How long do the interviews usually take at WinCo?
15 mins
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from WinCo?
Tyler Anderson. I week later I was offered a job. This was in March of this year
How's the leadership on the Operations team at WinCo?
Excellent
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that WinCo asks?
Experience and relatability questions
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at WinCo?
Well presented and very friendly.
Does WinCo drug test or do a background check?
Yes both
How does WinCo handle HR issues?
In store level. Multi level discipline steps. Policy consult, verbal Warning, written warning, final written Warning, then terminated.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Operations department at WinCo?
Integrity, reliable, communication, team player, adaptable, multi task, willingness to learn
How often do promotions happen at WinCo?
All the time.
What is the daily attire at WinCo?
Jeans and polo shirt
Is it possible to switch teams at WinCo? If so, what is the process?
Yes happens all the time
What is the onboarding process like at WinCo and how long does it last?
Typically about 1-2 weeks depending on how fast our backgrounds go thru the 3rd party we use.
What is the company mobility like at WinCo?
Not working from home but always posting new opportunities every day
How are the dental insurance options at WinCo?
Standard- $1500 year
How hard is it to get promoted at WinCo?
Not hard if you show up for work, ask questions, and are willing to learn anything they ask of you.
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at WinCo?
Work ethic, dependable, empathy,
How long after an interview at WinCo does it take to hear back?
Same day as interview. Immediately following interview you will know. If you get brought into SPC office, you are job offered on the spot.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to WinCo?
Same day 99% of the time.
How can I get hired at WinCo as a recent grad?
Apply online and answer phone when we call you in for interview.
What skills do you need to be successful in the HR department at WinCo?
Organized, multi task skills, handle issues/questions in a timely manner, and be available for others to ask questions. I would also recommend staying up to date with federal and state laws as they pertain to employees and be open to change within the organization.
What's the work from home policy like at WinCo?
Unfortunately, WFH is not often used at WinCo. If this is important to you, I would discuss prior to hiring because it is not typically practiced.
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at WinCo?
Top Employee Response
Why do you want to work for our company.
What is the top hourly pay rate in WinCo stores, for non-supervisory clerks? And how many years does it take to get there, full-time?
7.80
What questions do they ask during the interview process at WinCo?
Can you work varied shifts between 7am and 11pm? Yes I will work any shift that's open .









