assembler

welder

cnc machinist

warehouse associate

machine operator

Atlas Staffing

On the surface, the recruiter is an enthusiastic, happy, and professional person at the Meridian, Idaho office.  I was laid off from a warehouse shipping/receiving job of 5 years, and wanted to stay within the trade.   We hit it off pretty well at the interview and I was told I was going to be given top priority to get the next warehouse job.

I called in or wrote an email, at least once a week to check in.  Then I finally saw a job opening a month later, here on Indeed.   They were hiring through Atlas.  I called in about it, and they had just filled it with another employee who had no experience, from another job assignment.  They apologized for dropping the ball, by overlooking me for this position.  

Two weeks later, I am contacted about the job I was overlooked for, and was assigned to work at a local warehouse,  for very good pay.  However, as soon as I got there, it fell apart as soon as I came through the door.

First, I was told the assignment was changed from temp to hire, to maybe working 3 days.   Second, I had to endure a foul tempered, inexperienced temp from Atlas, who was prone to accidents on the forklift.  Third, I was then re-assigned to another location (with the same company) for less pay and 40 minutes away from my home, one way.  On my first day at the Boise location, they noticed I was a bit careful climbing in and out of one semi trailer.  By lunch the next day, I was told this was a concern, and they terminated my assignment.  Even though I was complimented for being professional, asking lots of questions while learning their system and methods, able to assist with receiving duties with no supervision, and drive the forklift without incident.

I was then questioned about my physical limitations, I said I had knee surgeries on both knees in the past,  However, this only affected my speed of climbing up and down docks and semi trailers.  I then added, it does not affect my ability to perform the duties of order selection, shipping/receiving, or driving a forklift.   Evidently this was still a problem, as I was told they weren't willing to risk a job injury due to the information provided above.  Not sure if this was discrimination, but it felt like it.

My next job assignment was to sweep a parking lot with a push broom all day, which led to me being asked to work in the production area of said assignment.   The work was much more physical than the prior job was I recently released from, and so when I asked my recruiter how this made sense to put me on a job that was more physically demanding than warehouse work, when she had doubts of being able to work in a warehouse, due to her fear of me getting hurt, earlier.  

I assured her, that my performance at the warehouse never prevented me from finishing my work on time, nor did I suffer a single job injury during the 5 years I worked at my prior, full time job.   I said I could get letters of recommendation from my old General Manager and more, but I was told, saying that was going to far, and so my employment was terminated.

I was beyond excited to begin my career at Atlas after going through their long interview process! I felt the leadership team was amazing and took the time to know me and make sure that the job would be a good fit for me and the company alike. About 1-2 weeks into the job though many things started coming up and changing from how they had been presented during the interview process. The job is a very demanding one, requiring 24/7 phone availability with never being allowed to turn off the ringer, work computer being taken home each night, etc. which is fine for some but should have been presented honestly prior to a job offer being made. On top of those tasks there are also books that are required to be read on your “own” time with book reports you must write. Additionally, the lack of communication and organization within the local branch was in need of some help. After a month of being there I still hadn't met with a single client even though that had been on the schedule since day two of employment and I was still asking the manager to go over the clients needs/hours/pay/etc with me for over two weeks. I think the people themselves are all great but I think a lot can be done to make major improvements. I hope that the owner and higher leadership team is aware of these things and able to make adjustments before it gets any worse. Again, some would find this job great but I felt the lack of honest and realistic presentation of the job was very unfortunate and unprofessional. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The staff is friendly and courteous.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not receiving job offers based on bus schedule for work.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Its busy and competitive. However it's based on your preference and your schedule and it's pretty business- oriented and the environment is great. The company has different locations based on which area you would like to work in. Fast paced environment andgood in supplying different areas to work in, like Richfield, Bloomington, Edina, and other area around Minneapolis.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
If work is available I will go to location, ensure I have the correct uniform to wear to job. Work, and complete assignment usually job will call to verify position.

I spend most of my day to day sourcing, doing interviews, writing submissions, being the middle man between my clients and candidates and making great placements. I have learned a ton throughout my time at Atlas that continues to help me in my career. Our workplace culture is my favorite thing about Atlas, we are like a little family. We work hard, play hard and always have each others backs. The hardest part of my job is that a lot of what I do requires other people, whether it be clients or candidates. I have to wait for feedback, start dates, etc. which can get frustrating. The best part of my job is making great placements that last for both my clients and candidates :)

It's still an exploitative practice that makes money of the labor of the people on the lowest rungs of employment trying to lift themselves up, but that's all labor companies.  The lady that worked at the front desk at my local office was really nice and even gave me a ride to work one day when my car broke down.  The employees they have that work sending employees to job sites don't treat the laborers like human garbage, it may not sound like much but lots of labor companies don't even offer that to the workers.  My local office shut down and I'm sad it's not there any more.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Lots of job availability, my branch didn't just treat me like a number and they accepted my failures and flaws.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Competition

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everyone I worked with was on their toes on things like safety and tidyness and accuracy

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
They assigned me to an adhesives and plastics company for a chance as a permanent hire so mostly assembly and packaging work for 8 hours a day, they weren't stingy about our 3 breaks so we were treated fairly as opposed to other temp jobs I've had.

I love the culture of working in a small office with great people who have the same desires for growth and advancement. Staffing can be a hard industry to work in, but through great difficulties also comes huge reward! I have to say I work for a great company who really do take care of their own and I am so thankful for my team in Boise who are always pushing each other to do great things and  who celebrate victories and achievements! I consider our company to be the best of the best and couldn't image working anywhere else. I have learned so much by working at Atlas and am thankful for future opportunities to continue growing here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The person in Elk River. He found me the short term position, I was not looking.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing. It was the uncertainty that employees where I worked. A lot of disgruntled employees that did not know how much longer they will have a job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Was ok. I liked most of the employees that I worked with.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I did not have enough to keep me busy. Somedays were very hard to keep busy.

Each and every day of work is structured for success. We start our day with a meeting and review our current results. We interview candidates and place them to assignments they could best use their skills to succeed. Work can seem busy and hectic at times with all the incoming foot traffic and calls but knowing the team has your back is a great feeling to have. Hardest part of the job is trying to place someone that may not have the best background but you feel does deserve a second chance. We ultimately can't guarantee work for every candidate but the best part about our job is trying and seeing each candidates success and growth.

Call the office every day ask for work, Atlas Staffing. at this job i was sometimes at the hotel helping fold laundry take out waste bins full of trash, vacuuming floors fixing beds for guest to come. other days at an apple factory stacking pallets with various types of apples in a huge freezer. another position was at wrap pack, these are large machines that shoot out paper that had to be stacked a certain way, during break cleaning was done by all workers keeping the area clean was a poster board at this place.

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