That means in just five weeks, cult followers of the store’s gourmet products and organic foods will finally will get their hands on Trader Joe’s-branded roasted coconut chips or pumpkin soup without having to cross state lines.
A company spokeswoman would not say how many employees will be hired for the Salt Lake City store or what the salary range will be, but a 2010 story in Fortune magazine stated that full-time crew members can start at $40,000 to $60,000 per year. The company also contributes more than 15 percent of the employee’s gross income to a tax-deferred retirement account, according to the story. Trader Joe’s also provides medical, dental and vision coverage to qualified full-time and part-time employees, according to the company’s website. Salt Lake Tribune
