forklift operator

warehouse associate

receiving associate

order picker

sanitation worker

Gilmer Warehouse & Logistics

new employee at new site. the work wasnt physically hard, the work conditions were harsh. it was very hot, which was the worst part. plus everything was brand new, the location had just got up and running a few months before. out of maybe 250 employees only 5 at the most were experienced on this job. so we were all learning as we went it was rough at first because we didnt know the "trades and techniques" of the craft. every person was learning the role and responsibilities together side by side. it made the work itself very frustrating at times. but the environment there was overall good, very open minded and willing to work around differences and difficulties. as far a management, higher up was outstanding. the team leads where very green and sometimes easily exasperated at first, as we all were after a month they met expecations. this is a production based job so it has its pressures. but i can say that hard work is noticed and given appreciation. advancement is possible with hard work and ability. i think all together the worst part was the conditions like no ac or heat, and a lack of stability. when coming into the job i was told i would simply in assembly but after a few weeks i was doing multiple jobs. its a see a need fill a need kind of job they place u where they need you depending on your talent and knowledge. the best part of the job was the competitive air to certain areas of the job, the faster you can complete the job the more money you make. also the more you learn how to do and are willing to do the more you are favored and the better your relationship with your employer. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The other employees are easy and friendly to work with, but for the company it self, there is nothing good to say about it, they lie to your face, they steel from your pay check, they show no appreciation to the hard working, dedicated employees. They have no benefits but health care plans. This company needs to move up into the millennium, and get out the 80s pay rate. They do not pay by skill level, experience. They start you are a minimum pay, and you only get a rase 1s a year, and their not a big rase, highest rase per year $0.50. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Under paid, absurd quotas to meet, new procedures and regulation everyday that you have to sign, saying you will follow them, if not your wrote up, their is no job security at this place no matter how hard and dedicated employee you are.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
High stress level, they care more about their atv's(robotic forklifts) then their employees. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I start my day at 7:45 am, we do or morning shift meeting, and go over the new regulations and procedures they put into effect that day. At 8am i go to the back plain out my day for production, if i have a new operator, i have to train them on what to do and still get my work done before my shift is over, i have to keep up with 3 palletizer lines, i have to make sure before putting in storage bins that everything on the pallet is create before putting into storage for shipping.

Gilmer is a horrible place to work at a lot of favoritism and bad management. If you are a good worker they over work you while they let others do nothing. Also hard workers are overlooked for any promotions while the favorites are promoted while doing nothing and not having the experience either. Pay is not a liveable wage you literally live check to check no extra money. When they give you a small raise they demand you work like a robot for no benefits also while cutting your hours at the same time. You work hard all week unloading and loading trucks only to be sent home early later in the week because your close to 40 hrs. They want you to work everyday and not call out even if its a emergency with your family they will try to make you feel bad and try to make it seem like your this job is more important than your family. You only have 2 breaks they took away the third. If you know your work day will be short and skip your 30min lunch to add time to your check they will add it themselves on computer to save money. They threaten to fire you if you talk about your pay to other employees because they dont pay fairly and give random promotion to their favorites to increase their pay.  Where is so much more wrong with this place to much to write. I wouldn't recommend anyone to work at Gilmer in Cochran worse job I've ever had. 

Typical work day is in at 7:45am and ends at 4:30 pm with a break at noon.  Of course involves different tasks depending on the position.  Mine is pretty standard for office work.  I could not put all of the things I have learned at Gilmer in an essay. They are very patient in dedicated to teaching employees to do the best that they can.  They take safety very, very seriously which is comforting and they provide trainings etc...accordingly.  The management is serious but fair and continuously increasing our benefits to provide their employees with as much as they can.  I cannot speak for other buildings, but my crew is like a second family and I am proud to be working with them.  The hardest part of my job would be when the workflow fluctuates due to the holidays.  Otherwise it stays pretty stable.  My favorite part of the job is probably the people I work with but also how organized and smoothly the company is flowing.  It feels good to work here and I want to do better for my bosses, which is not always the case :)

The Gilmer warehouse is a very good place to work.  They have long term partnerships with national account organizations.  Working at Gilmer is not just a "9 to 5 job".  You can certainly do just that and make enough money to pay your bills and get some overtime hours when available, but real success and growth opportunities come from you "investing of yourself" to the success of the operation.  That means we work whenever the work needs to be done in order to meet the needs of the Customer.  That's it.  We do whatever the Customer needs.  Is that "9 to 5"?  Sure, sometimes.  Does it mean long days and some weekends?  Sure, sometimes.  What is it that you want?  1.  A job, sure, clock out everyday and forget about work.  Every Company needs that kind of good steady worker.  2.  A leadership role with a growing Company that is not going out of business, then "invest of yourself" and show your team and your managers that you are ready to take on greater responsibility.
Don't just tell everyone how hard you work and that you should make more money.  Do more.  Take on more.  That is what gets you recognized and justifies an increase in pay, and an opportunity to lead, which justifies an increase in pay, which brings greater opportunities for the next advancement.

Gilmer is a good place to start a job if you have minimal experience. The company has a difficult time attracting talent for the low pay/benefits that are offered compared to other companies in the area. Office/salaried workers are required to work holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  If you are salaried you will not receive holiday pay while hourly workers will receive holiday pay for working. Company doesnt offer a lot PTO. I got 7 days of PTO the first 2 years. Salaried workers do not get breaks, you cannot leave  the worksite to go get lunch and you are expected to work while you eat. Management does not do a good job of training warehouse employees which was a burden to my position because I had to spend a lot of time investigating employee errors which negatively impacted my workload and created a lot of stress. Workaholic culture is very common in the company where it is not uncommon for salaried workers to work 10 hour shifts but if you finish your work in 8 hours then other people complain. I would only recommend working here if you had no other option.

A typical day at Gilmer was always a challenge.  I would start by teaching and reminding the rules of safety and respect. Assigned workers to their positions, check all equipment used for production, had to make sure all product was available at all times. I had to teach new workers how to do their jobs efficiently, take scale readings every two hours, keep an eye on date changes, do quality checks every thirty minutes..if a machine broke down get it fixed  a mediately.i also ran three or more lines at the same time and keep up with the paperwork, make sure finished product was tagged and properly stored in the warehouse.. So much more to do.  

A typical day at work would be me doing a safety check on my forklift attending the morning meeting and then being rushed the rest of the day. Hurry up and wait situations. It is a company where management wants to have production move very fast, but most of the managers and line leads that work at the Cochran location do not know how to lead. Upper management that comes from other locations are extremely nice and want the culture at that location to improve. Most everyone that works there is only there to make a paycheck. And the pay is not great at all. I did obtain my forklift certification while I was there, but to improve and learn more, and move up in the company, you really have to go above the people there at that location. The hardest part of my job was the heat. The best part of my job was a few certain people that I got the chance to work with and also upper management and management from other locations. 

I really love working at Gilmer Warehouse.  My coworkers and management are kind, generous and amazing people.  There are minimal conflicts in the work place and everyone works as a team to resolve issues or whatever is needed.  The bosses care about all of the employees as individuals, and go out of the way to work with, and help all of us to reach our full potential and assist during emergency situations, over and beyond anything I have ever seen.  I have watched a Gilmer go out and help change an employees tire to help them out!  They treat us (all of the employees) like an extended family and as long as you care and work with them, they will work with you as well.  Its a priority for them to develop good teams both for work productivity and morale, and do so many things to that end...It is a pleasure to come in every day and see it.  I would highly recommend working here to my closest people.

Everyday I have to get three branches of the company started by calling and checking in to get the update to what has happened over the last 24 hours. I go to each branch and meet to go over strategies and paths foward. I have learned so much about logistics and being a third party supplier. Gilmer has allowed me to change the company and bring it into the future. The company has grown 200% over the last 13 year that I have worked for them. They are easy to work for and has always respected my opinion.  The hardest part has been starting a new branch in Nashville by myself and bring it to number one in the country for Frito Lay our custmer. The best part has been bringing this family company from 60 employees to over 300 for over 15 customers.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Forklift operator 6 salaries reported	$15.50 per hour
Warehouse associate 3 salaries reported	$11.92 per hour
Receiving associate 2 salaries reported	$10.75 per hour
Order picker 14 salaries reported	$11.57 per hour
Sanitation worker 4 salaries reported	$11.56 per hour

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