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They might pay you well hourly, but you will be operating sub-standard equipment. You will constantly be pulling trailers that are out of inspection because they will not get them fixed when they need it. Every piece of equipment from the forklifts to the box trucks to the tractors and trailers is is the absolute cheapest used equipment that was no longer good enough for someone else to use. When it breaks they look for the cheapest solution possible to fix it if it ever gets fixed. I drove a truck for over a year that had headlights that didn't work correctly (Too dim to see anything at night without brights on) and a passenger side door that would not open.  They will tell you that you are a driver, but you will spend the majority of your time doing menial warehouse/factory type work and BEGGING for a run to get you out of there for a few hours. The hourly pay was good, but the benefits are non-existent. You get 5 UNPAID sick days. The cost of the health insurance is astronomical (over $300/wk for a family plan that actually covers anything). The solution to any slight infraction is a week's suspension without pay. As has been stated in other reviews, you always feel like your job is in jeopardy. They make you feel like you should be thanking them every day for your job, even though the employees are the ones that make them their money. New rules are made on a whim, for no practical reason than change for changes sake. Ask why and you get suspended. Sent the whole company to the hospital for drug testing and fired a bunch of people a few.days before Christmas. That do some cool things occasionally, like taking everyone to Medieval Times. The Christmas party is pretty sweet. Those things feel a little cheap though when you can't afford to have health insurance on your family or you have to come to work sick because you can't afford to take a day off because you have no sick days (I worked for 4 days with pneumonia so bad I couldn't take a deep breath). Overall, Horribly run company that pays horribly unless you're a CDL Driver with horrible benefits. Run far away

I've read all the reviews and in many cases I have inside knowledge of the circumstances former ATR staff referenced and it wasn't always as they portrayed.  

I started here when the company was a fraction of the size it is today and I've watched so many people including myself get amazing opportunities.  In fact I've virtually lost track of the number of receptionists, administrative assistants and warehouse workers that showed up each day on time, put forth their best efforts and were rewarded with opportunities that have evolved into career advancements most only dream of.  

There are those among us who didn't start out doing what we do now (including myself) but at ATR hard work and dedication means something.   The owners believe in their staff and are willing to provide training, real-time experience and limitless opportunities for those willing to try.  We've all had jobs where advancement opportunities were few and far in between.  Personally I would rather work for a company that prefers to promote from within and the majority of mangers ranging from team leads to executives have all worked their way up...including the owners who work tirelessly each day to continue growing this amazing company!

A typical day as a computer tech at ATR consists of refurbishing computers of varying states of wear. This can range from completely broken PCs to ones that are pretty much brand new. 
There is a lot to learn at ATR, but mostly from coworkers or trial and error. As a computer enthusiast, I was able to bring a lot of my own knowledge to the table as well.
Members of direct management at Pensacola were pleasures to work with, but the issues begin with higher-ups. Layoffs are a regular occurance during times of low workload, and your job security is always in question. Policies change  spontaniously whenever management feels like it, often with little warning or notice. Nepotism is also a very big issue at the company.

The most difficult part of working at ATR was finding work to do during long periods of low workload since management still holds you to the metrics they would during a period of high workload.
The most enjoyable part of working at ATR were my coworkers, genuinely helpful people who want you to succeed, even if it feels like management doesn't. 


Your day to day will include sifting through warehouse pallets of garbage until you find equipment you can sell. Company only cares about numbers. Whitehall site was short staffed and lacking equipment for us employees to properly do our jobs. Corporate will make empty promises to provide whatever is needed, this will not happen. Chaotic workplace. Nobody has answers to your potential questions, just more questions for your questions. ATR is a revolving door for workers, in one year, 15 employees were hired at whitehall & quit shortly after or no showed until fired. This number includes basic employees and management. This work is not fulfilling. Every site does things differently, acts as if they are in competition with one another.  There are too many managers yet there are not enough basic workers at any building (non-HQ) to get the day-to-day job done. Dont expect performance reviews, yearly raises or bonuses. This doesnt happen here. You wont be compensated enough to endure what upper management will put you through.

The truck drivers are treated like kings, but the on-site personnel are treated poorly, unless they know the Ehresman family. The facility is unorganized, and it oftentimes took longer than expected to find every pallet of the same lot numbers. We once spent 30 minutes looking for a lot number that wasn't there anymore, but wasn't closed out properly in the system either. Proper training such as forklift wasn't a priority, and we were expected to move literally two thousand pound skids, we weighed them, of servers up a steep dock plate using pallet jacks because it "wasn't that hard."

Myself and multiple other personnel were fired after just a month or two of working. The site manager (at the time) made up a fake reason to suspend me and then terminate me. The HR department didn't bother to contact me for my side of the story.

My coworkers were pleasant to be around. If they needed some muscle to move something heavy, I was happy to oblige.

Poor management. GM lacks understanding and compassion for getting employees proper work equipment and they say one thing and do another.
Poor follow through and comfort for employees. HR lacks their own opinion and strength along with does not check with the employee on policies and procedures when they should. Play favorites for poor management as it's a simple "what the little man says goes".
Lack of training. Training Coordinator lacks follow through with actual training and verifying understanding of equipment and actual requirements and expectations of the job.
Safety is not there for protection of the employee as it should be and OT is not explained that its immediate of job start.
The company makes money based on not spending for proper equipment and safety measures for their employees. Will say anything to get you in.

This is a terrible ran company mostly ran by family that's why you see some good reviews mostly from corporate their responses to reviews are untrue. They have the single worst payroll department again all family they will NEVER respond to your questions about PTO raises are a joke i seen 3 different employees go through the yearly interview process and have their raise approved by their manager but never received it on their check always have PTO problems with time missing again you try to call payroll dept no response stay far away. The forklift and equipment is old and not taken care of and they will not spend money to maintain it properly it is dangerous. That is why they have a revolving door of employees check  their listings looking for a site manager in almost every facility  they have not to mention they have terrible insurance and very few paid holiday. Do yourself a favor and find work somewere else you will be glad you did. 

I have worked here for 6 months now, and not a morning comes where I don't feel exited about going to work. I love what I do, and I love the people I work with. It's a close knit bunch who really cares about their employees. They provide such a wonderful work experience. The hour we all get for lunch is awesome and much appreciated. I have no complaints for this company. I think they do a great job for their employees. I have learned a lot in the 6 months that I have been here and this company shows appreciation for hard working individuals. You have to earn your advancement and that's the way it should be. 100% satisfied with my job. We are a growing company with lots of opportunity. I never dread a work day. Best job I have had.

I work in a geographically separated Corporate position which is made easy thru open communication and available technology. A couple things I've learned about ATR; I was not a perfect fit for the original position I was hired for but Management recognized this and promoted me into a great fit! ATR is a work hard and be rewarded company that recognizes individuals, sections and sites that perform to and exceed expectations. The hardest part of the job is keeping up with changing markets and technologies. The most enjoyable part of the job is working with an incredibly diverse population of employees from all of ATR's sites and having the opportunity to travel and interface in person with them.

This could be a really great place to work, if they gave proper training. Unfortunately, they had been telling former employees for almost a year that they were closing, then they weren't. They were moving, then they weren't. Then again, they were closing, then they weren't. So, at the time I started, it was about 2 weeks before former employees were leaving for good; so they were already pretty much checked out of the job, and not teaching proper. So, it's still really learn as you go. The warehouse isn't kept very organized, either; to where half the time you can't find the whole order you're working. On the plus side, there are some really great employees to work with.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse worker 10 salaries reported	$17.64 per hour
Truck driver 18 salaries reported	$22.81 per hour
Inside sales representative 13 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Computer technician 13 salaries reported	$18.06 per hour
Administrator 5 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour

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