production operator

production supervisor

maintenance technician

production assembler

quality coordinator

Dakkota Integrated Systems

I was a Temp to Hire for their "3rd shift" which is called "C-Crew", I only worked one day and I witness so much inappropriate stuff about this place in just 10 hours of work it's a joke, I witnessed too many workers with very low sagged pants, wearing Du-rags, Hats cocked any kind of way, and Bandannas plus women also wearing Bonnets on their heads, Which isn't a good look for a company when Hard Hats or something of that nature for Safety reasoning should be worn I honestly feel. They also allow anyone to listen to Music on their Phones or Mp3 Player Devices, as long as you only have One Headphone in your ear so you can hear what's going on around you. That's dangerously a distracting workplace Hazard and makes up for Poor Communication/Instructions if needed, There can be a serious emergency at hand in a already Loud Warehouse Environment to begin with in place of Dancing/Singing along to Music. You can be fired for being on your phone while on the clock so if your changing a song to your liking it may come across like your texting. The "Three Team Leads" in the over head department are not taking their jobs seriously and talk foul profane langue all day, One of them told me he is the realest N word in the whole building which really offended me as his introduction to meeting me. I was randomly placed by them in a work station area were there was already enough people at and they really didn't know what to do with me or never checked up with me to make sure I'm alright on my first day, They really leave you out there to fed for your self I was told to just watch them work "what kind of instructions are those?"....lol I alternated turns with one of the people at this station but it made me look out of place at times and like I wasn't busy enough how is that my fault? I also saw people sitting down on box crates not doing nothing on the clock and a few sleeping kicked back on chairs snoring I'm talking mouth wide open on the clock and the bosses did nothing about it. I was given a Prep Talk in the Orientation about how good this place is, They'll tell you after your 1st day if the department your placed at isn't for you can be moved to another department to see if you like it more to see if it fits you better, so they just don't let you go or you just don't quit on them. They are always letting people go in a quick second and keep their favorites around and temps don't get 1st shift placement or any overtime going passed two hours, Hire on's only get that option by Seniority to make extra money and they can come in from any shift to get the max overtime hours even if they only gotta sweep floors to look busy. If your a tall big guy like I am you will be working in small compact area's that aren't easy to move around in.

Dakkota isn't a bad company. Considering the economic climate we are in, Dakkota is the best you can get without a college education.  Dakkota is not a long term career choice, but a temporary job for a student or someone still trying to figure out their life. The benefits are great. I will say their medical and tuition assistance is the best you can find. Most warehouse/labor jobs wont give top notch medical benefits like Dakkota. The pay isn't bad. But it could be $2 more, I think that's more fair. The worst part of the job is you're not always guaranteed 40 hours. Some days after only working 4-5 hours you are told to go home because Ford has shut down for the day. Another con is the long term shut downs during the summer and winters. They last 3 weeks and they are without pay. So you are essentially unemployed for 3 weeks. You are told to apply for unemployment but that doesn't work for people who haven't put in their 90 days. And by the time you finally get your unemployment, the shutdown is over. I think personally there is a huge disconnect between the workers and upper management. I think some people in upper management have never worked on the floor doing the job the hourly workers do, so they really don't understand the physical demands as well as the lowly pay and treatment, and how it effects the morale of the workers. But that's usually the case in most companies that are run by white collars. The bottom feeders keep Dakkota running, and while the rewards for the workers aren't the fairest or the best, at least Dakkota acknowledges their efforts.

Of the manufacturing/warehouse jobs I've had this is easily the best place I've worked. The A-Crew schedule (Mon-Thu, 0600-1630) is fantastic if a bit inconsistent due to it's dependency on customer line times/production schedules. Supervisors and plant managers are normally content to stay out of your way and let you work unless there's a problem.

Where it does fall short, like so many other manufacturing jobs, is the corporate level middle/upper-management. They don't listen to their people and find every single way to cut costs often to the detriment of their workers. Another downside, while not the fault of the employer, has been the constant shutdowns due to supply issues caused by the pandemic. To their credit, they usually mass file for unemployment on your behalf, but it's something to be aware of.

Overall it's a fine place to work and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an easy job in both the short term and as a place to move up in.

I left this place recently and it’s definitely not a place you want to be at. The supervisor was not very attentive to you, only caring about how many numbers we should be pulling out and even then, you don’t get so much as a “thank you”. Anytime you express interest in moving elsewhere, it falls on deaf ears so you can be essentially stuck at the same place since day one.

You’re expected to work most Saturdays and while it does help fill your wallet with a little bit of money, you barely have time for yourself or with your family. Even Sundays are needed. For a place that so-call values a work/life balance, it’s non existent here.

Overall, I’m glad I left this place. I think those who are in college or don’t have a family can apply but if you value your life outside of work, then go elsewhere. A lot of people can be here one week then gone the next, so turnover is pretty high 

I truly enjoy working for Dakkota because it feels like more than just a job—it feels like being part of a team that values people, quality, and continuous improvement. Dakkota provides an environment where hard work is recognized and teamwork is encouraged, which motivates me to do my best every day. I appreciate the company’s commitment to safety, innovation, and accountability, as well as the opportunities to learn new skills and grow professionally. The culture at Dakkota promotes respect, collaboration, and pride in the work we do, which makes coming to work rewarding. I also value the leadership and support from my coworkers, who are always willing to help and share knowledge. Knowing that the work we do contributes to high-quality products and satisfied customers gives me a strong sense of purpose. Overall, working at Dakkota has been a positive and fulfilling experience, and I am proud to be part of the organization.

Load route trucks and semi-trailers with propane or battery-operated forklift and/or pallet jack, moving product in and out of the warehouse.
Move product to storage areas using the proper equipment.
Stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area according to established sequences and procedures.
Document all material transfers, shipments and movements electronically and/or on appropriate forms.
Ensure items are stored in an orderly and accessible manner.
Review orders for shipment and assemble the correct types of merchandise to be shipped.
Maintain cleanliness in assigned area.
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We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

My day starts off with team meetings to communicate all relevant information pertaining to the employees and our production schedule. Usually the remainder of my day I spend in various meetings and ensuring that we meet our daily goals. Here at Dakkota I've learned to be more detailed and aggressive following things thru to completion w/o waiting for supporting departments. I believe we have a skilled and diverse management team. My co-workers are also good. For the most part, everyone works well together as a team. The hardest part of my job is keeping people motivated and trying to get them to understand that we can't let the past dictate our future. The most enjoyable part of my job is when the team can collectively reap the benefits of our committment and hardwork when we meet and/or exceed our goals and expectations.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The job itself. Being able  to learn and experience how to assemble the  front and rear suspension systems of the ford vehicles .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management difficult to deal with. Always finding ways to increase the work loads. Or changing work protocols at their discretion but not according to company or UAW policies. They only promoted their friends. Rules didn’t apply to everyone. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressful, unfair treatment, and always retaliating. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Regretting that I spend almost ten years at the Chicago plant.

The job is easy, but the way the company is run and dodging the junkies make it stressful. As well as how management plays favoritism with the people they choose, and be prepared to be talked to as an inferior.

They try to hurry and get things together before an audit that they should've been addressing when they first noticed the issue. 

The management will also select and choose who they want to use to make an example out of, but still won't address anyone else. And the people who work over time will be there to only watch everyone else work while they get paid over time pay and leave you with all the work to do.

They don't follow OSHA codes and most of the things they allow are unsafe. 

Easy job, messy people.

I have to get on the computer to get my work orders. Then I have to go out and do repairs and PMS! Once them are done I have to go check on the floor to see if there is anymore issues and if so I have to address them also. I lean that I can work with a team or by myself to get my jobs done in a timely manner! Plus I have learn more about sensors and how to trouble shoot them and test them. Management is very laid back as long as you are keeping the production line going. My co-workers are very helpful on giving there advise and helping out on big problems everyone is on a team playing field. Covering someone else shift on short notice. You can work at your own pace as far as you get your jobs finished.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Production operator 1 salary reported	$25.94 per hour
Production supervisor 1 salary reported	$60,000 per year
Maintenance technician 8 salaries reported	$25.80 per hour
Production assembler 4 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Quality coordinator 1 salary reported	$53,000 per year

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