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Junk King

Company sold about 5 years ago and is owned by Neighborly now.  Horrible management with even worse rules and regulations.  Raises are only 10-30 cents a year, and a person will get written-up for breathing the wrong way.  Management is inexperienced and multiple stores have closed because of the lack of experience from management in the selling of junk removal.  Multiple stores are for sell as well due to owners not wanting to be apart of the company anymore.  You will answer the phone non-stop for 8 hours every day.  And if you don’t hit your numbers, you will be punished and will only answer about 10-20 calls a day, while still being expected to hit those same numbers.  This company used to be a Godsend and the best company to work for.  Now, it’s a disaster and disappointment every day.  Stay very far away from this company.

The Job it self is great if you like this kind of work. The manager is also the owner of this location. The operations consists of two guys. On is also the “HR”. This is a very family oriented organization. The upside is everyone is nice and also kind 95% of the time. But management hasn’t taken a step to grow the business with in. There is no job security. Turnover is crazy. Among not teaching everyone to the extent the company needs. Right now as it sits, no one is trained officially. Just hop in the truck with a random truck driver and on with the day and it really doesn’t change from there unless you’re a driver. 

There’s no engagement in actual performance standards. Engaged people are interested and want more. A once a month meeting isn’t going to change your day to day meetings with a “Pep” talk. 

The day to day need to change for this company to succeed from its competitors and so they can retain  retention 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Supportive Management related learning the job duties and responsibilities. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Realizing that the Management team all earn within the Million Dollar Club Range due to the Supportive Front End Employees Making the Sales Expectations/ Sales Efforts; who are 
communicating and Booking all the Sales Appointments on a Daily Schedule, and are paid peanuts; paid less then average pay!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive to supply training or tools to get the job done; Quiet (  Formal to be polite but no rubbing shoulders). 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Offered minimal wages, I Spoke Directly To The Customers, Booking The Sale Appointments, Offered overtime, offered snacks to encourage our team to keep up the 100% Success Rate!
No Bonuses, No added $$ Rewards. No Real Tangible Appreciation !

Nashville operation is very poorly run. Owner can't stay out of his own way. Extremely unorganized. Very indecisive management.  National polices are not followed. Pay is less than $ 20.00 to start.  You can earn more than $20 with  tips. You have to ask for a tip at time of payment very awkward every time. Hours are not guaranteed may work 5 days a week may work 1 or none. Trucks all smell like they have been hot boxed so many times the smell is there forever. No benefits, no paid holidays, no paid vacation.  Sometimes you have to pay out of pocket for fuel or dumping and try and get reimbursed. Management is completely inept. Not sure how its still in business with all the competitors with far better vehicles, lower pricing, and solid management team thats runs with a well planned process.

After working at the Cincinnati Junk King for several years, I can honestly say that it is against your best interest to apply. The hours are erratic and often grueling, the management has become impersonal and apathetic and the franchise seems to be far more concerned with profit and image that with minimizing turnover and building a strong work culture. You will be underpaid and forced to work against your best interests on a daily basis with little to no credit, feedback or incentive to improve. It is by far one of the most unprofessionally run franchises I have had the displeasure of working for. I would save anyone the misfortune of having to go through that. You are all welcome.

A typical day at work is just that "typical" for any hauling service. But I'm not just showing up for your junk. I'm there to provide outstanding service to earn the business. I learned about overcoming obstructions of communication while providing an honest " you get what you pay for" service. The management will not hesitate to make you feel and be a part of the team while maintaining a proffesional franchising outlook(Atleast at HQ in San Carlos). The hardest part of the job has to be the "hard labor that can sometimes be involved but we have found ways to work smarter not harder by applying proper technique and communicative skills. The most enjoyable part of the day is coming back to the office/warehouse and being able to reflect in private with other co-workers.

Hard physical,dirty and sometimes disgusting work, opportunity to learn how to be more efficient in marketing,sales and estimation.
Variety in work sites. No day is the same.

Who you work with makes all the difference in loving the job or hating life . Some people have work ethics and morals,some don't. Roll of the dice with company culture because there is a high turnover rate. Best earning opportunity in Spring and summer months. It leans out in the winter.

The hourly pay is pretty lackluster but the tips help to make up for it.
It's a fun environment and all the other workers there pull their weight and make the day go by fast.
The lead manager doesn't know what he's doing and constantly underquotes jobs while complaining about revenue per hour, and will be constantly watching your every move through the app and calling to yell at you if you do something that he feels is wrong, he will also try to short you hours so pay attention to when you clock in and out.
The trucks are very poorly maintained and are prone to breaking down and leaving you stranded until a tow truck arrives.
The hours and scheduling are very erratic, you will go from working 2 hours 1 day to 12 hours the next.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Incentives and bonuses and the employees there feels like a brotherhood instead of a job .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You have to be always thinking at all times .

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive all day and it is always uplifting and you get to work out all day and get paid .

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We set up our trucks get all equipment team meeting to see all the jobs for the day then disperse to our designated jobs for the day then come back to the shop for the day and work all the work trucks and clock out and go home

This place is a joke. The manager running this location lacks leadership and follow through. Had several issues with other employees during my time here and the manager always tried to get me to solve the situation  when I'm not manager. Pay is a joke. Only good thing here was the cash tips and being able to bring home stuff you find. They offer a bonus incentive but you'll never meet it because they discount jobs as low as 40%. They dont put out a weekly schedule so you never know when you'll work until 7 and 8 pm the when they send out a text the night before. No benefits no paid time off. The manager gives hours out to the guys he thinks are "the best" so dont expect full time even if there are enough jobs to go around.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Driver 6 salaries reported	$19.92 per hour
Team member 2 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour
Laborer 7 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Junk removal specialist 3 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour
Conductor 5 salaries reported	$20.70 per hour

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