warehouse worker

driver

shift leader

warehouse associate

order picker

Famous-Supply

Title: Great coworkers on weekends, but poor management and treatment overall

I worked on the weekend shift, and the best part of the job was without a doubt my coworkers. We looked out for each other, got the job done, and truly worked as a team. Our weekend supervisor was the only one who made us feel valued and supported—he gave feedback, checked in on us personally, and made work feel a little more human.

Unfortunately, the rest of the experience was extremely frustrating. Despite being productive and reliable, weekend shift employees were often targeted, had our breaks reduced, and were assigned multiple roles with little to no support. While we were told our shift was secure through August 2025, we were later given just a few weeks’ notice that it was being cut, with minimal flexibility for those trying to transfer or adjust.

Management was inconsistent, uncommunicative, and often seemed disconnected from what was happening on the floor. Some managers showed favoritism, while others were disrespectful or unprofessional. Many employees were denied raises despite meeting the requirements, and new hires frequently came in making more than long-term employees.

The physical working conditions were also poor—extreme temperatures, cleanliness issues, outdated equipment, and a lack of basic maintenance. When problems were reported, they were often ignored or patched temporarily.

Different shifts had different cultures. First shift included some great people, but there were also cliques and frequent complaints. Second shift received special treatment like food and lighter expectations, while third shift had its own challenges with certain team leads being disrespectful or gossipy.

Overall, this job took a serious toll on my mental health and well-being. While I’m grateful for the friendships I made, I would not recommend this workplace due to the lack of appreciation, respect, and stability. There are better employers out there who truly value their employees

As with any job, there are ups and downs, of course, but overall, Famous is a pretty decent place to work.  If you come in, do your job, and do it to the best of your ability, things go pretty smooth for the most part.  Too many times, people get caught up in the drama of "who's fault is it" or get into the "he said-she said", and it can create a certain atmosphere, but again, that's with any workplace.  

There are definitely positive things about working at Famous.  The people overall are a great group of people to work with.  We all like to joke around and have fun and it helps the shift move faster!  It's a pretty relaxed atmosphere with a workload to be done.  As long as you get your work done, it's a pretty chill place.  

The pay isn't the greatest, but it's not terrible.  The company is strongly culture-driven, which is a great benefit.  I feel that the owner genuinely cares about his company and the people in it.  There are absolutely things that I would do differently, and sometimes it take a long time to implement changes, but the company is moving in the right direction and I'm excited to see where they go.

A typical work day for me is catching up on whatever came in late the day before and keeping up with the emails and phone calls as they come in. When I first started I really enjoyed coming to work every day.  The office was all one team. Management really destroyed that. It is really just one district sale manager. They had 3 people in the "loop" and the rest of us', the other 3, were kept out. The culture is now divided. It makes it hard to come in when one person continues to get a new title every year for a bigger raise and even though I am out performing get the bare minimum which is proven in my sales. Also, the bonus structure is not good. They give everyone the same percentage of the bonus regardless of performance which is amazing that they do not divide it up better. The hardest part of the job now is to do my job efficiently and ignore the other distractions. The most enjoyable part is working from home the 2 days we get. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The nicest family owned business I've worked for.  Eager to help empower employees to thrive at learning all aspects of wholesaling at every level.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Worklife balance is essential to longterm wellbeing and to manage it is difficult in season. Summers are hot, winter are cold and everybody needs a supply house that's open 24/7. that's what sets Famous apart, Customer Service is what there famous for.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very family oriented, fast past at times but rewarding. You will be recognized for your work that goes above and beyond. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Going in to work knowing that I will help customers find what they need to make them be profitable wasn't always a straight line. somedays there are curves and to adapt to that takes learning, but at the end of the day we all did our part to help each other throughout our branch.

There was a turn over in management this past year which was great until it wasn't. Favoritism is everywhere but the level at this location is the highest I've ever experienced anywhere I've ever worked. There is no open communication between management and workers. Everything's very secretive and sketchy. If you're attractive you'll be a favorite of the manager for sure! 
The leads I got to associate with (especially first shift and a few on second) are awesome. Super understanding about family/personal life and scheduling, and WANT to help with any issues you may have. Don't go to HR for personal things because it doesn't stay with them, it will get shared with the whole warehouse. 
Pay is decent if this is a side job or a first job, raises don't exist unless your a favorite. 
Two 15 breaks paid and a half hour lunch unpaid. Being mandated is expected and it's only an hour but if that's not your thing, apply for first shift.
This place is the epitome of the "Raises? No, Pizza party!" joke. 

The open door management style makes sure every associate knows that they are valued and that their input is appreciated.  Core values include; family, trust, communication and teamwork.  This company is strong and growing fast, so opportunities are there for anyone with strong work ethic to advance quickly.  Famous promotes from within whenever possible and provides on the job training and coaching to motivated associates.  The team spirit includes hands on management and managers who don't hesitate to jump in and help. 
Great benefits including; health care, vacations, birthdays, holidays, 401K, flexible spending plan, life insurance, long and short term disability insurance, profit sharing, annual merit increase, bonus and spiff opportunities

Overall a good place to work with good benefits..Employees were providing their families with a good income and good benefits..DAY morning, very early . load  your vehicle ,get your paperwork together , recheck your paperwork making sure you have the proper merchandise..map out your schedule to where your travels are. Secure and arrange your load in which in is delivered.. Sellyourself to your customers, be polite and treat them how you would like to to treated..Follow up with a phone call with any concerns or complaints..Be friendly Smile as thought you are talking to a close friend and always be honest and courtesy...Take each day as if it was your last day and do your very best no matter what you are doing...Say to your customer to have a nice day an d if there is anything you can do feel free to cotact you at their convenience..

If you’re not related or friends within the family or know somebody higher up.  Wasn’t a lot of room for advancement. Expect more for less. Dropped our bonus % randomly after They spent money on a “company” jet they said was for business but would go on vacation and trips to sporting events etc. with it. raises went by % so only if you were in a higher position was it worth anything. workers on average would get 1% of hourly wage. Profit sharing checks went by % so higher positions only got a good cut. Nice to have benefits but  Premiums weren’t good and paid 30-50% per doctor visits.. favoritism. They preach culture and family but it’s all about image and profits. OSHAA would have a field day with some of the buildings.

If you are picker or packer, there is never enough equipment for you to begin (scanners, printers, batteries, O.P's, P.T's, boxes). There isn't enough staff. Pressure builds from supervisor(s) who want you to get busy but won't get you equipment. Then after you have been working 4-5 hours, they tell you it's mandatory overtime. Ten hour day turns into twelve...
every day. Except for the "special people". They play around all the time and nothing is said to them.

The best advice I can give someone who works as a driver at Famous, start as early as possible and be prepared to break your back all day. If you dare take a lunch break, know that the time you spend eating is time you’ll make up by working that much longer getting your deliveries done. You’ll find yourself working HARD for 9-12 hours a day most days, but they’ll also send you home early once or twice a week, just to make sure you never see overtime on your check- so that 11 hour day when you went home feeling like you just got thrown through a table, doesn’t show for anything on your paycheck.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Warehouse worker 19 salaries reported	$19.00 per hour
Driver 23 salaries reported	$19.58 per hour
Shift leader 15 salaries reported	$19.45 per hour
Warehouse associate 46 salaries reported	$18.48 per hour
Order picker 15 salaries reported	$19.28 per hour

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