associate

delivery driver

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Locke Supply

Locke Supply Co. is an overall great place to be at. More so if you are a young individual starting your career in whatever field for this company, mainly because of the ESOP retirement plan. Sweat equity will have you set up right for retirement along with the optional “401k” investment. 
I am a CDL driver for Locke. There is really nothing bad to say about this company. Every company has its issues that could be identified and worked on. Locke is no different. But I will say, in the almost short year that I’ve been here, it is not bad at all. In my division, our equipment is great. We spare no expense when it comes to safety while driving a tractor. Ex. If you have a breakdown or a tire blowout, you have the numbers to call to get that taken care of. You don’t have to call your boss first to wait for a call back and get approval. What ever we need fixed or need for our tractors or trailer(s), we have it with no concern about money. Yes, IT IS THAT IMPORTANT. Safety is first and most important in my division as well as the company. This absolutely goes a long way with me. Turnover is low. About 1/2 have been here more than 10 years(two 40, one 30, one 25, and one 18 yr. drivers.) That’s saying something for this small fleet of about 30 CDL Drivers. 
Locke Supply Co. is definitely not scared to fire you, but absolutely hates it. You literally have to want to be fired. Believe me, I’ve seen it. Just show up, do the best job that you can do, and go home. They are really big on home time with your family. Yes, even truck drivers. 
I have my own personal issue with my pay for the extra that I do, but I’m still here saying that it’s a great place to work at. So don’t let someone blow smoke talking about how bad this company supposedly is because they couldn’t/can’t make it work. The money is there. The retirement is definitely there. It just all depends on your work ethic and your will to get there. Simple as that.


What is the best part of working at the company?
The learning experience was great!! If you didn't know how to do a particular job the time was taken to teach it to you! Bosses and co-workers were great!! I am no longer with the company due to some family issues that took me from the job but I would highly recommend Locke to anyone looking for a job in that field,my sister started right after i had left Locke and she loves working at Locke as well and always recommends them highly to anyone looking foe a job!!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes the hours can be long and hard but even so the hours are well worth it!! 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is always inviting and mindful for employees,or at least for myself they were.I always looked forward to work and my fellow co-workers.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clocking in ,checking over my equipment to make sure it was charged and ready to go(used a pallet jack and forklift )went to the area I worked and began the routine of loading and unloading product.Breaks and lunch at designated time,back to work afterwards until shift was over and equipment was put back to charge for next shift.

I'm going on 14 years in this company. They've taken care of me in every way I've needed. Upper management is a low stress personal phone call away if you are unhappy about anything. The benefits are awesome : Monthly sales incentive for making quota, yearly incentive for years sales,  quarterly incentive for growth, employee stock that you don't have to sign up for... it's just given to you with time invested in the company, great insurance available, vendor paid manufacturer plant tours, and an awesome almost every vendor in the relative trade trade show every other year. This company is something else if you let it be. The pay does start out low compared to some other jobs but the incentive perks offset it plus some so long as your branch sales are food enough (a lot of that is in how good you treat everyone that comes in the door and how much you go after sale opportunities ). Overall it's been great and ever since our current CEO has taken over... the company has grown tremendously. It's a good time to work here.

A typical day usually consists of: assisting customers in-store to find products, answering and calling customers to provide information, loading delivery trucks for deliveries, and stocking and labeling products in-store.

Some managers are helpful and then others will make you figure it out on your own. There are not enough leaders.

The workplace culture really depends on the team. The job can be fun until it gets inappropriate and also you have a team that just isn't really friendly or boring.

The hardest part of the job is not knowing what anything is and how to use the software on the computer.

The most enjoyable part of the job is learning and meeting new people.

***If you are woman, you will be belittled and looked over by male associates and customers. There is not enough diversity within this company! The higher ups really don't care about the associates!

What is the best part of working at the company?
The customers were the only thing that made it worth while. They were the trainers not the managers. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management in some departments would talk at you and not to you. No sense of appreciation.  

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very stressful with the exception of the customers. The people you work with are content sitting playing on their phones and watch you work including the management. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stress. It was hard to go to work everyday knowing that they hire a person at a higher wage than myself thar had been there 3 years and I felt like I had to babysit to make them look better while I would get the shaft.

Completely wonderful. Love working here. I have been here over a year and I love how everyday is a new one. Constant flow of customers makes the day go by quickly. Always a different problem looking to be solved which presents everyday learning. LOVE this. Management is great, staff is great. There are a ton of ways to learn more about your job then just through management. You can learn through talking to the plumbers, electricians and HVAC companies that come in, speaking with the different reps and reading up about the parts and their information online at the LOCKE SUPPLY website. If you're looking for a close group of understanding people, hard work and adventure, then this is the place for you! Would not recommend if you're lazy. There is ALWAYS something to do. The lazy won't thrive or survive here.

Very poor management
Low pay 
No moving up opportunities (don’t let them trick you into that with the MIT position) 
Managers don’t do anything at all… and I mean nothing… 
Bonuses were taken away as of October 2023. If and when we did get the bonus, the manager would take 70 - 80% when they literally did absolutely nothing for the month but watch movies… 
Too much drama between all 3 departments.
If you’re related to someone in corporate then you’re untouchable. 
If managers don’t like you, they will find a way to get rid of you.
Warehouse is terrible about sending the parts you ordered so you have to defend yourself from angry customers multiple times a week. 
Terrible raises… everyone got a 1 - 2% raise recently. 

Apply at your own risk.. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
304 Hampton Virginia is the best , I love how they treat there employees, management staff is get and they really care about all there employees needs, a wonderful company to work for really 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There is no stressful Part, everything about Locke supply is great,..

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Laid back, but it can get a little busy and got to be ready to get it done, but most of all it's wonderful

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
On the road making deliveries ,making all customers happy

What is the best part of working at the company?
honestly, the pay was the best part. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the absolute childishness of the full grown adults that work there. especially the ones on the night shift. oh, and upper management in EVERY department COMPLETELY neglects all company policies.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
trash. it severely sucks. i would not recommend anyone else from working there, like ever

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
i have nothing to say, because i am still trying to get my job back from this company.

A typical day involved either driving a delivery route, or working inside the shop, selling HVAC parts to contractors. I gained a decent amount of knowledge about how HVAC units function. Certain members of the management staff seemed obsessed with running down and humiliating equals and those under their charge. Co-workers, due in part to the pervasive culture of hostility, seemed to care little about achieving goals. The job was enjoyable, and I loved interacting with the customers. The poor attitudes around me, however, seemed to spoil the package.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Associate 513 salaries reported	$15.03 per hour
Delivery driver 12 salaries reported	$15.88 per hour
Management trainee 22 salaries reported	$37,545 per year
Warehouse associate 10 salaries reported	$16.90 per hour
Truck driver 6 salaries reported	$51,000 per year

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