craftsman

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truck driver

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MONROVIA NURSERY

I worked in the label room for a little less than 2 months. While I was there, I was picked at and belittled quite a bit. Most of the other women who worked in the label room with me talked bad about me behind my back, made fun of me, and mocked me right to my face. I have severe social anxiety so it was hard enough starting a new job, add in the hostile environment and it's a disaster waiting to happen. I really liked my job and wanted to continue working there, but I was pushed to my limits and was fired because I snapped and said some things I shouldn't have said. I think some of the employees that are in positions of power really shouldn't be, because sometimes they were the ones instigating issues and starting the trouble, then turning it around on the other person involved and making it their fault. I asked multiple times to be transferred to another job and was ignored over and over. They would rather wait until something bad happens to address an issue rather than be proactive and prevent the problem from ever developing. I think the staff should be trained on how to handle situations where there are people involved who suffer from mental illnesses, because the complete lack of compassion and understanding, empathy, and just plain kindness were nowhere near that label room. I really hope the work environment improves drastically for anyone that is thinking of working there!! 

My typical day, was to review my aging report and follow up on past due accounts. Payments, Collection agencies, review orders on hold, acquire Purchase Order numbers from buying groups. reconcile accounts, Refunds, write-offs, adjustments prior to month end, and reach monthly goal established by management. Best part of the job and what I learned is "Patience." every account is different and must be handled with special care. I managed many accounts in 18 states, including Canada and all International accounts. I worked well with every customer and build on maintaining a good working relationship and good paying accounts.

I worked with a great team. We all worked great together and helped each other on accounts while on teammates were out sick/vacation or out to lunch. Team work, is key for a successful Dept. and Company. The hardest part of what my team did in our department was not receiving recognition on meeting our monthly goals and exceeding on what was established by management.

But over all, working with my team mates/ friends, having a great rapore with customers, inside/outside sales reps and management was an amazing experience.

Typically start the day with not knowing what the task.is for the day unless you did not finish the previous days task.you will learn the basic knowledge of plant care and thats it other people will not share their knowledge. It's like a highschool there and the eyes of other workers are ready to start the rumors or point out the difference in you and single you out as a outcast for any difference. The hardest part of the job is the lack of respect you will see and get from others. Nothing but a job will not be a career.  

During Shipping Season: 
Pull truck orders by counting labels for each stop the truck makes.  Help under dock by labeling plants with an air gun when a label coordinator is not present on his/her line. Place plants onto a conveyer belt to be loaded in truck.

After Shipping Season:
Work in field pulling weeds out of plant pot, pruning plants.

A typical day at Monrovia was very organized. I've learned how to take care of myself in certain conditions such as, the rain, heat, and other emergencies. The management was very professional. I enjoyed how every last bit of it. The most hardest part of the job is how careful you have to water some plants. But in the end was very easy once you get the hang of it. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
It was a paycheck!there was nothing great about it 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
To many chiefs,not enough Indian….

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was ok unless it was coming down from front office.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Boring really hated even going into work

A typical day at Monrovia was  picking up plants Pruning plants and spacing ,and moving the plants.
I learned how to drive a tractor,
I learned how to pick up the orders for the company
I learned what the plants looked like when they had disease on them and then had to throw the plants away


● Pay & benefits
40 hours of sick time leave

● Job security and advancement
Ask or look for better positions on the company’s website

● Overall
It’s a good company, that takes care of their workers. The company gives said workers resources to complete their job and help those that need it. During hot days water is given out or flavored water with electrolytes so workers aren’t dehydrated.

Positives: good health, vision, and dental insurance, great sense of camaraderie in department.
Negatives: low pay in proportion to workload, understaffed, high turnover. Narrow profit margins in wholesale industry create a lot of anxiety about job security.

At Monrovia Nursery, the spring time is busy for about 4-1/2 months and then you have a fall rush. The rest of the is preparing equipment and inventory for the busy times.During the spring rush, the days were long, but they went fast because you stayed so busy. In winter time, it was just the opposite because of the rain and cold and fog.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Craftsman 4 salaries reported	$16.70 per hour
Outside sales representative 1 salary reported	$75,000 per year
Intern 4 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour
Conductor 3 salaries reported	$19.83 per hour

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