ESOP/401k
BENEFITS
JOURNEY TO OWNERSHIP
WINCO FUN FACTS
MISCELLANEOUS
100

What does ESOP stand for?

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

100

When is open enrollment?

The entire month of November

100

True or False: WinCo employee owners can set up email alerts for when a job opportunity becomes available.

True.

Instructions on how to set up job alerts can be found on the SharePoint home page under Career News.

100

Where is the corporate office located?

Boise, Idaho

100

How do you request time off?

Through your KRONOS app

200

How many eligible plan years do you have to be with the company to be fully vested?

6 years

200

As of today, how much does a single person pay monthly for insurance?

$45.00

200

Which employees can enroll in the Retail Management Certification and Associate Degree Program?

All employee-owners can enroll in the online program.

The program is 100% company paid. For more information, view the Learning Tab in SharePoint.

200

How many distribution centers do we have?

200

Who do you contact when you need to update your direct deposit?

Your SPC or Payroll; payroll@wincofoods.com

300

What percentage of shares is allocated into your account yearly?

20%

300

What is the final deadline for benefits applications after hire?

31 days after you become eligible for benefits 

300

How do you apply for a transfer or promotion?

Visit the careers site at https://careers.wincofoods.com/ for all current job opportunities.

300

What does WinCo stand for?

Winning Company or 

WA, ID, NV, CA, OR

300

What does EAC stand for?

Employee Association Committee

400

How many hours do you need to work in 1 fiscal year to be vested for that year?

1000 hours

400

How much does it cost an employee to see a virtual doctor through MDLive?

$0 copay

MDLIVE gives you 24/7 access to board-certified doctors from your phone or computer. They can send prescriptions to your local pharmacy *For non-emergency conditions*

400

What is Cornerstone Content Anytime?

A digital platform of online courses that span a variety of different topics that can help develop your professional and leadership skills. 

For more information, view the Learning Tab in SharePoint.

400

What year did WinCo Foods become Employee Owned?

1985

400

Who do you request a leave of absence from?

FMLASource.com

All leaves should be reported to FMLASource immediately or at the latest within 7 days of the leave start date.

500

What is the website you can go to for questions regarding your 401K and ESOP?

https://www.esopconnection.com/wincofoods/ *Powered by Blue Ridge Associates.

500

Where can you find employee discounts on travel, hotels, phone plans etc?

500

What is a WinCo Ambassador?

Someone who partners with a new employee during their onboarding period. They act as an informational resource on general store and company knowledge.

500

What was our CEO Grant Haag’s first position with WinCo in 1984?

Produce Clerk

500

What does SDS stand for?

Safety Data Sheet

SDSs tell users what the hazards of the product are, how to use the product safely, what to expect if the recommendations are not followed, how to recognize symptoms of exposure, and what to do if emergencies occur.