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There were plenty of opportunities, from running machinery to a processing product. Always room for advancement. Really a great company. I worked  there as temp help for two seasons (2010 and 2011 this is amid shift position so I was working 7 days a week sometimes 20 hours a day with both jobs) Thanksgiving thru Christmas SUPER busy. Before being called to hire as full time. I started out as a cutter, cutting 4x rolls of film. Verifying roll to batch ticket and vendor.  If combination order made sure all sizes are packed correctly and all of order is there.  Packaging according to number of prints (box or envelope), If order was damaged or missing prints
I would make out ticket and send to remake. My production was above rate, 6000 prints per hour logged out. I moved up to Mini-lab operator where i processed orders to be remade ( as explained above).  My mother passed away  I had missed to much work.

typical day consist of a routine that begun as soon as i got in the delivery of skids of paper using pallet jacks and the delivery of other supplies to the various departments after that to attain to any project that the supervisor had for us in between time delivered packages that arrived by Fed Ex or UPS and being on call for any other needs for delivery to department by request

I learned people skills and the operation of various forklifts and other machinery needed to complete task 

The management was professional and open to concerns of the employees 

My co workers were excellent people im thankful the opportunity yo have encountered many of them 

The hardest part of the job was a few mental announces yet with adjusted thinking that was resolved within my self

The most enjoyable part of the job had to be the communication with co workers

The work is very easy. It's only hard because it's physically exhausting and there are lots of unnecessary restrictions . There is no reason the job couldn't be done sitting down, but they make you stand up because they are are too cheap or cruel to provide stools. You will see people sitting on boxes or trash cans because they are so tired. They also don't let you wear earbuds which is ridiculous because how else can you get through such tedious tasks like stuffing envelopes without being bored to death. They barely give any training, and it's always hard to find someone to help you with questions or fix the machines which are constantly breaking down. Good seasonal or part-time job, but I don't know ho anyone works there full-time.

Each day was long, but the work was not too difficult. We would weigh out various photographs or Holiday cards, and then package them up.

I learned how to efficiently package and tape packages of various sizes. 

My manager was very helpful, she would show people which box we should use and how to efficiently tape it shut.

The workplace was very diverse.

The hardest part of the job was the standing. We got one 15 minute break and then a 30 minute lunch, but the rest of the time was standing on our feet. The shifts were 8 hours.

The most enjoyable part was getting to work with friendly people.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nice place but supervisors and managers are not good people.  Company needs change that team. No respect for the employees. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They don't care about you if your are not feel well. Too many goseep.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Is it nice place for work because honor and associates invest a lot. But managers and supervisors not respect employers. That why when the new employee come he not stay for long.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I don't endertand this question.  I thank I already said what is the important.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The over time. Plus my boss was very motivating he would give our team red bulls or whatever we wanted to drink to keep us pushing through our 12 hour shift.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I have to say you have to be well balanced in your schedule because we were only off on Sunday's just being at work for six days straight can be stressful.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
This was a professional environment with a fast paced structured work setting.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It was  fun energetic and busy with so many different stations to be apart of.

The hiring process was very easy and informal. I started almost immediately as requested. The work hours were a bit daunting (12/hr days 7/days week during Christmas season) but they did give me the opportunity to make excellent money during the holiday season. My coworkers were actually pretty cool and laid back. And management is not overly oppressive or demanding. Overall I liked the job and only left due to relocation...

Will expect perfect attendance to qualify for bonuses just to give bonuses to full time employees,require employees to work 12 hrs on Halloween,Thanksgiving and Christmas but dont offer Holiday pay to seasonal or temps when they only hired said workers for the holiday season, will promise overtime opportunities but send workers home or cut entire shifts to limit hrs. Dont let them mislead you into believing  you will be hired on, you most likely wont, will consume much of your time for little to no appreciation, and when numbers get low, will do a massive downsize and your employment will end

They expect you to be there everyday and work 12hrs a day during busy season. However when you interview there they tell you it's optional which it's not if you say no they talk foul about you to others. Then they get rid of you cuz your not a company man. I left due to lack of leadership skills and lack of ownership. But that's not all I also left because of the down talking from management to others about other employees. Unprofessional as it can get, they also allow cold shoulders and a hostel work environment to take place.

Upper management creates a hostile and stressful working environment.  The tone for the day is dictated by the upper managers mood at any given minute.  Do not plan on enjoying holidays or weekends:  they own you.  If you’re looking for something temporary to tide you over, DPI is a good place.  For a long term career you’re better off passing this place over.  The Phoenix facility has had many extremely talented people who have left simply because of the corrosive upper management culture or were fired because they were not yes men.  Beware

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Continuous improvement manager 5 salaries reported	$23.50 per hour
Security guard 8 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Material handler 5 salaries reported	$16.47 per hour
Warehouse worker 6 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour
Factory worker 6 salaries reported	$15.00 per hour

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