fryer

route driver

cleaner

service technician

cleaning technician

Filta Enviromental Kitchen Solutions

Being a franchise, every Filta location is different. The owner of my franchise pays a base salary of $31,000 and $10 for every fryer we clean past 60 fryers each week. We also get 6 vacation days that renew every January, and you get paid for what you dont use. Most franchises seem to pay less, and hourly, with no benefits, so if you get an interview make sure to figure out the pay structure there.

The worst part about the job is the shift. I'm on the road by 2 am, mon through fri, and i'm usually done by 10. Sometimes i finish at 8, sometimes 12 depending on the day. But, there are some perks to finishing so early in the morning. Now, the first 3 months will be miserable, especially if you've never worked graveyard before. If you can make it that long, you'll probably be fine though.

The work itself isn't difficult, but it can be exhausting. Drink plenty of fluids, because you'll sweat like crazy. I've lost about 40 lbs since i started 8 months ago, so it's a great way to get your excercise.

I havent had any issues calling off or using vacation.

My only complaint is that ive almost been with filta for a year, and i dont know where to go from here. There isnt exactly upward mobility in such a small franchise, so i might be looking elsewhere soon, but its good enough for now.

I have been working for Filta for since Nov 2011.
I was trained well, and had a easy schedule from the start. 
Gradually i got raises, bonuses. Paid days off ,whether i was on vacation, sick or other personal reasons. 
I am able to support my family, just fine. 
It is hard work,but hey thats what i signed up for. I love to clean and this is the job for me. I take care of my work, keep my stuff clean and i dont have a boss watching over me. I am my own boss to a point. I have became more relaxed with socializing. I am proud to show off my work each time ,because i have always strived to clean the best,fast and safest way that i was taught. it can get hot,but like its cleaning fryers and being in texas heat is what makes it hot,other than me. 
I have enjoyed filta, and i dont plan on leaving it any time soon! 
i hope more people open up to hard work ethics,and helping others/our enviornment. Filta is the job that can do that.
Every owner/boss or manager may be different. but the one i have IS AMAZING!!!

CINCINNATI, OHIO
Please keep in mind when applying at this job there are many franchises. I can only speak for the one I currently work for. The owner of the company cares about his employees. There are a lot of job requirements like maintaining relationships with customers, keeping your equipment/van clean, and making sure we are following schedules. The job itself is manual labor - It is pushing a heavy machine and carrying buckets of oil but the culture is something I have never been able to find at other jobs. Not often the people above you will break their backs for you. I enjoy working on my own and having my own route to complete but then when I return to the shop- I always have great peers waiting for me and there to help if I need. Hours can be long- but time management and learning how to be efficient over time has helped me cut back for work life balance.

Filta offers a very unique service and, therefore, a different job opportunity than you will find elsewhere.  We are always looking for hard working people who do well with minimum supervision.  When we find them, we like to promote within to help other technicians do well in our environment.  As with any employment, the more you put into your work, the more you get out of it.  If you simply want a job, you will find it here.  If you are looking for the chance to grow with the company, we love rewarding those who work hard with more responsibility, better pay and benefits.  If you do not work well with minimal supervision, this is not going to be a good fit for you.  However, if you go the extra mile for us, I believe you will find that we will do the same for you!

We started this company in April of 2018, with the goal of creating a company that puts employees first.  The work of cleaning fryers can be demanding, as technicians are responsible for keeping to a tight schedule on their routes, performing service at the highest level and keeping our customers happy.  In exchange for this honest work, we do our best to provide whatever support we can on a managerial level, be that in the form of safety gear, uniforms, equipment, etc.  We also try our best to foster a culture of inclusion and respect, as we want our technicians to help grow this company with us.

To be totally clear and transparent, I am one of the operations managers for this franchise, and am also the oldest son of the owner for this territory.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There is no good part of working for this company the owner will make all kinds of promises and never come through especially about pay 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The fact that the owner is not a good person to work for does not give you all information and then chews you out because you didn't know what they didn't tell you

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Terrible the owners number one supervisor is cool until about a week in the all dude does is whine about every little thing 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Long and tiresome especially the Virginia route all total the Virginia route is 200miles

I felt like once they got you in, that was it. They really didn't want to talk to again. Before starting up it either everyday or every other day they would call to talk. Once I started the franchise that all stopped. Once you start the franchise and a little business, they take their cut and it's a huge one. Franchise fees, material fees, you name it. Not to mention the hours worked. I worked 16 hr days and drove approximately 200+ miles a day with little help. I finally had one guy who was great but in the end this business was killing me. The hours worked are all at night. from about early afternoon(3-4pm) to early morning(5-6am) plus paperwork afterwords.

There are some sacrifices that have to be made to keep up with this job but I love it. It requires technicians to be able to drive quite a few hours per work week, to use their sense and pay attention while wearing safety gear and in kitchens, and early hours mean waking up early. But most kitchens have friendly people to talk with, the pay is good, the work is honest and days fly since you work on a time schedule, and (if you’re lucky) may be offered free food or drinks. I also have an incredible team of managers that look out for their technicians’ safety, well-being, and do what they can to promote growth/self-improvement.

This is a franchise and other locations may not have a very good work place. But here in Birmingham, its great! We are provided a good pay rate with quarterly bonuses based on reviews. In addition, we have a number of great benefits like vision, dental, health, life insurance, yearly cancer screening, etc. But what is most exciting is the work environment. It's very team oriented. We all strive to make each other better. The new rookies are constantly mentored through our weekly meetings and encouraged to do better. Lastly, JJ understands this is a tough job and does his best to always make sure our work to personal life is balanced and making the work environment safer and enjoyable.
Franchisees should come to Birmingham to learn from the best!!

Learning the technician position with Filta combined both online classes as well as hands-on training. Management has good protocols in place to ensure each employee is trained properly. Although this position requires you to mainly work solo, the atmosphere here in Houston is very much team oriented. Management continually supports each technician making sure equipment and supplies are working and plentiful. Management stays in constant communication with technicians, listens to any concerns, and is approachable.  Day to day routine work allows you to build relationships with clientele along your route, making the job more enjoyable.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Fryer 26 salaries reported	$19.42 per hour
Route driver 1 salary reported	$16.50 per hour
Cleaner 9 salaries reported	$18.50 per hour
Service technician 15 salaries reported	$18.55 per hour
Cleaning technician 8 salaries reported	$19.88 per hour

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