warehouse worker

truck driver

warehouse/driver

delivery driver

forklift operator

APR Supply Co.

There is opportunity, but you will be working long and hard. No work/life balance and you will be used and abused. More you know, more you're utilized, (no up in pay though). Personally, I feel you have to brownie up, just to be noticed. If you are great somewhere, you might be denied promotion just for being needed. Culture sounds good, but not put to good use. We must creat enthusiastic customers, but what about the employees. There's a reason the turnover was so horrible 2 years straight. Finally put a shift differential, but that didn't change a thing. APR sometimes forget that the employees are people that keep the company pushing and flourishing just as our customers who buy. If we dont work, who buys? No sales = no riches for the people up top. It was once mentioned years ago, as a joke by the CEO, that we must get our sales up, and product out the door, so he can get a new car at the end of the year. Even as a joke, it's not funny, especially in front of people who bust their butts working long hours for little pay, and benefits that rip that pay in half. But overall working at APR deserves a shot. I believe it's a good place to work and it does have its perks, such as a company picnic, and bonus every year for production. There is room to grow; you just have to work hard and network a bit. Try it out.

Its a job that pays the bills.
The management is a complete joke and expect more and more from you without proper compensation or oppurtunity for growth. They preach about career growth and moving up the chain but its a bold faced lie. They rather hire outside people for management or lead positions and wonder why they have good workers and eventually the outside management hires leave the company.
Unless you're in management's click you don't exist and will never go anywhere in this company.
Merit raises are part of the policies in the handbook but are never given out because management fixates on one bad day versus years of going above and beyond your job description and changing whatever it is that they decide you're doing wrong that day and then "promise" you it will help you move up and/or get a raise....never happens.
One last problem is the training is basically nonexistent. They "train" people where to find basic functions for their department but never explain the ins and outs of how to resolve any potential problem you may run into. You end up learning it by yourself if you're smart enough or having to ask somebody who doesn't even get paid to help you or train you in order to continue with your basic job duties for the day.

Your home location has a big impact on your typical day at APR. Customer bases tend to vary from branch to branch and you must keep your eye on what is happening within the market. Some branches allow you to essentially take your tasks on at your own pace while others require you to work at near capacity until you call it a day and handle the rest the next. Culture is an enormous focus at APR and for they most part I think leadership does a good job. They are about growth. You are given plenty of opportunity and incentive to grow and they expect to profit from your growth as a person and salesman.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It offers a paycheck. Coworkers are mostly great people.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Owners, management aren't skilled in demonstrating an appreciation for employees. Recognition programs exist but are rarely acted upon.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful. Inefficient. Accountability is a core value, but non-existent 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Hard to tolerate. A company that can't demonstrate appreciation is hard to work for

I went into this job knowing nothing about the HVAC and plumbing industry. The training is a more learn-as-you-go while on the job if you don’t already have experience. The customers are friendly and helpful when it comes to teaching you and helping you out. Once you get a foothold in the work, you can only go up from there. 

management and interactions with co-workers has been an interest learning process, with a very dynamic breathe.
A hard issue is the constant give and take with sales and purchasing inside company, and the continued battle with pricing in market place with other wholesalers. 
I get a rewarded feeling with daily interaction of my customers and fellow employees.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It has a serious, laid back, family like atmosphere.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping high demand customers happy. Although they were not bad they just have families depending on their services 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Family like

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Take over the counter and phone sales inventory and make deliveries

It is a great company that has shown consistent growth over time. There are ample opportunities available for professional advancement within the organization. The management has been highly supportive and the coworkers have created a positive and enjoyable work environment.

Hours are long. No doubt. But it's all a mental game. As long as you do what you're told, get good at what you do, ask questions, and try you will be able to have a steady job that pays well, and has very helpful co-workers. Even if you have no trainer to help, just asking for help from someone who is there makes a difference. I see effort. Most places don't show any effort. 

A typical day at work for me was getting up early in the morning and achieving production goals. I learned how to scan products, pick orders, and how to always please the customers. The management and co workers were very nice and helpful. To me there wasnt really a hard part in the job. However i did enjoy the fast paced jobs and the fact that i always got to learn new things on the jobs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse worker 15 salaries reported	$20.23 per hour
Truck driver 20 salaries reported	$21.73 per hour
Warehouse/driver 9 salaries reported	$19.89 per hour
Delivery driver 6 salaries reported	$19.50 per hour
Forklift operator 4 salaries reported	$22.00 per hour

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