assembler

customer service representative

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shipping and receiving clerk

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Harmar Mobility

Working at Harmar for three years now I feel equipped to finally leave a review.

I've worked almost exclusively in the medical (or related) industry my whole career and Harmar continues that trend for me. It is sad to say that in my experience not all medical related companies in this space care about the end user, but Harmar absolutely does and I was happy to come to that realization after starting here. Harmar makes products for people with Mobility issues, which is a neat, fulfilling line of work.

Everyone in the C-Suite truly has an open door policy, it's not just a buzzword here. 
Human resources is always a wild card for me when I start somewhere new and HR is an absolute bright spot here, they will bend over backwards to ensure your long term success as well as resolve anything that comes up along the way.

No job is perfect and Harmar's facilities have needed a refresh for a while now, luckily a move to a new building is imminent. 

The work can be challenging at times and I learn something new almost every day, I could see how that may be less than ideal for some, but it suits me well. 

In terms of pay, you could get few percent more salary in Tampa, St. Pete or Miami, but I find the pay to be right in line with Sarasota/Bradenton.


Very laid back environment. Not much interaction with the public in person. Most interaction was with our sister company in Kansas City. Worked with many of the operators in getting them trained in Introduction to ISO 13485:2003 as the company was seeking their certification to be able to cell to 27 countries.

Created SOPs for Document Control, Control of Quality Records, assisted with the creation of the Quality Manual, Supplier development and rating system. Trained internal auditors as the Lead Auditor. Audited Purchasing, Engineering, Install Support and Tech Services. Could not audit Quality as I was part of Quality Assurance and you must be independent of the area you are auditing. 

The hardest part of the job were the hours. I was working 80 - 90 hour work weeks seven days a week with promise of assistance. Unfortunately, this was not what I was looking for long term. I am looking for the opportunity to retire from a company. I did place them well on their way and still provide contract support when needed.

Over the course of my career I have worked for a few different manufacturing companies and I can say, this one is BY FAR the best.  The CEO knows most everyone's, if not everyone's, name. What?!? That's crazy.  My boss meets with me weekly to discuss challenges I'm facing and always asks what he can do to help.  I've been pleasantly shocked at the way Harmar finds a problem and tries to fix it.  They truly stand behind their CORE VALUES.  Let's not pretend that everyone in the building is pleasant and amazing, however, leadership is doing its part to coach up or coach out those employees who make the workplace less than ideal.  The warehouse always has music playing and the leadership is jovial and upbeat.  We have picnics each year to celebrate Harmar and get to know each other.  Harmar is a great place to work, I've been happy here.  

The higher management are cannibalistic to say the least. It’s the coworkers and the sense of self fulfillment by knowing the product you’re assembling is go to better the quality of life for a person with limited to no access otherwise. Benefits ain’t all that great, pay ain’t all that great; annual reviews/raises ain’t all that great y’all (never above 5% of employee current income in the history of “HARMAR”) “unbiased, and equal advancement opportunities?” You ask? “ ha, well it’s not for the  “pros” that people stick around for I’ll tell ya that. 

Constant badgering from manager or managers and not enough taking care of the employee. Ask to work Beyond safety protocol even though you were taught to be safe. U don't need a safety harness to get that which is above 6 foot.  Manager safety train from OSHA but don't police their own employees the right way. The biggest part was. When you were hired for 4 10 hour days.  Most would have that. But if u were a builder and being told it's 4 10 hours day's.  U find out fast. That it is a Big Lie. More like 12 to 15 hours a day 5 to 6 day's a week tell get the job done. High turn over in the track chair builder area. Due to the Wrong area manager who in a blink of a eye will throw his workers and other managers under the bus just to get him credit.

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at Harmar Mobility are extremely below average. Paying pre 2010 wages. Money all goes to executives and sales.

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at Harmar Mobility, I think there is none. They have a point system where if you clock in 1 min early or 1 minute late, even as a salaried engineer, they will fire you after 6 points. Like this is McDonalds or something worse

Management
In general, managers at Harmar Mobility are all white. There is zero diversity here. Unqualified people in charge sadly. And everyone has to suffer from it

Overall
My experience working at Harmar Mobility was overall a bad one. I wouldn’t wish this company on my worst enemy

Leadership is not a strong quality there.  Poor communication skills all around.  The Missouri location's Higher up lead with threatening your job over reasons you can't control as an assembler.  For example, when there were no parts to build orders they would come into the department and threaten everyone about losing jobs over productivity levels not being good enough.  Lost count how many times that happened.  The original guys who started it were amazing to work with.  The new corporate organization that runs it cares about nothing.

Industry leading products, outstanding marketing and sales teams, truly dedicated employees, great benefits and well compensated.  However, the management team and CEO do a poor job at having their employees backs.  They lack in employee recognition for hard work and success.  Tend to take employees for granted and it’s felt throughout the company.  

I have been working here for going on 2 years now, it is by far the best company that I have worked for.  Everybody knows everybody here and has a great work chemistry when working together.  The management is great when you need time off or just someone to chat with, the same can be said with all of the employees as well.  

They truly treat everyone like we are one giant family.  I am very happy to work for this great company!

Great place to work.  The heat can tend to be bad during the summer months in the plant.  The company does provide water and other drinks and extra breaks during the hot months.  There could be more training for plant workers.  It would be nice to have a good bonus program in place.  The atmosphere has improved in the last year.  I also like the product we send out and it's for a great cause!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Assembler 16 salaries reported	$18.06 per hour
Customer service representative 31 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Fabricator 29 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Shipping and receiving clerk 7 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Fabricator/welder 4 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour

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