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Yes the job pays AMAZINGLY. I don't recommend this job to anyone who can't handle hetic situations. Don't let them fool you like they did me telling me that it's an easy job. Most the time I was running 2 machines at a time and God forbid you fall behind. THE MACHINE YOU ARE TRAINED ON IS NOT THE ONE YOU WILL WORK EVERY DAY. The management sucked most the time. I got along with 2 of the floor managers out of all the ones that was out there due to them actually helping me when needed instead of brushing me off and having attitude problems. If you can't work fast enough to keep up with multiple tasks that are thrown at you at 2 different speeds don't apply for this job. One of the managers caught an attitude with me for leaving early due to getting sick while working. I had no time for a life at all. They said they would work with my schedule they didn't. It's ONLY a 12 hour shift job nothing more nothing less. PTO is a bunch of bull. They treat you like your either a child or prisoner. Good luck trying to get a bathroom run while your on the floor. Most the time I needed help they brushed it off and I fell further behind. This job is for someone who's used to and can handle working in stressful fast situations. If your can't handle that it's not worth your stress or time. 

Marathon Staffing is the worst.  I was set up with a job, but I had NO CLUE what my hours were nor was I trained on what to do. I was in charge of being a banquet server which I had no prior experience. They just gave me the position because I've worked as a former barista, but the tasks I was given as a banquet server was completely different than a barista. They just set me up to fail.

I honestly was not informed on when my shift would be over because Marathon called me the day of if I could start in the evening.  Showing up to the workplace, I had no one to ask for help and there was lack of management, yet I did my best to stay productive on the clock.  Eventually, I couldn't stand the lack of supervision so I left after eight hours being there. Marathon was unprofessional and uninformative.

It doesn't even end there.  I was yelled at for leaving AND for inappropriate attire.  Marathon does not have the right to yell at an employee when the employee has no idea when to go home.  As for my attire, I wore exactly what they told me to.  Black shirt, black pants.  The thing is, I have a tattoo.  Marathon definitely knew about my tattoo when I interviewed with them, although they didn't mention to me about it when on the clock.  So I let it be and didn't cover it up. Like come on, we are in the 21st century.

Worst of all, I never got paid for my hours. They never answered my calls. Do not apply at Marathon Staffing, they will just waste your time.

A typical day began with pulling an order from basket and begin days work 'picking' orders from stock. I did not learn anything of significance while employed with Marathon. Management was friendly and courteous but there was no room to advance or to be hired as a full time employee. They were known for 'punishing' you if you took a day off. If I were working on a Wed. per se and they had no work on Thurs. I would have to call by 3PM Thurs. to see if they had work for Fri. I took two days off to go to a funeral in GA and when I returned each day I called after that for a week they said 'no work' although I knew they were busy. I was being punished for taking 2 days off. No paid holidays, sick days etc. They had strict policies as far as missing days or being late. I was late 2x (approximately 4-10 min) both during snow storms and called at least 30 min. in advance to let them know. I was written up for these. I had never in my 30+ years of working ever been written up for anything. All in all one of the worst temp agencies I have ever worked for. Co-workers were enjoyable to work with and I made a few good friends. Other than that it was not a pleasant experience.

Marathon told me that the temp to hire position would become permanent position 3 months from date of hire.  Turns out it didn't happen, I called them many times, sometimes, they didn't call back other times, they gave me lip service and said don't worry, I would become a permanent employee.  This went on for months, then the company I was placed in,  abruptly eliminated my position.  During all this time, the company, my immediate manager told me they were pleased with my work and got along well with others.  I called Marathon to tell them the Company they placed me at, eliminated my position.  Marathon didn't know this, neither did they follow up with them or me regarding the misrepresentation of the position becoming permanent.  Marathon did not represent, look for me, or represent me, furthermore, they lied about the position becoming a permanent one.  I think it's important for a staffing company that places you in a position with a Company, be ethical, truthful, supportive, and pro active.  I would not recommend Marathon for these reasons.

It's ok if your good with being blamed for stuff that literally has nothing to do with you or you have no way of knowing. You will be told that they know so in so told you such in such in but in real life noone tells you anything. I've been here three days and have been "talked to" for not doing the right thing on the machines. First of all they don't train you. When you get there the person on the machine has to show you and then they go home then eventually one of the managers or Leeds whatever they are will come and yell at you for doing it wrong and then 6 more ppl will show up and tell you six more diff ways to do it and then you will get in trouble for that. Your breaks will get messed up skipped or cut short. If you work night shift forget what orientation tells you. It's completely opposite at night . I e seen cell phones, head phones, pajamas sweat pants all things your supposedly can't have but night shift does. I'm so glad I left the only thing good was the pay and going home. Oh and you have to schedule outside stuff like Dr appt on your days off or they will write you up for not coming they don't care if your sick you call in it's a write up

Working at sterilite was a huge mistake! The better I did the more work they gave me. My first day they had me run three different presses and I had next to no training, literally first time doing this type of work. Came home with blisters on both hands. Following days got worse! Talked down to when asking questions. Made to feel like I wasn't good enough. Used and abused!  Expected to be perfect. Would not recommend to anyone ever!!!! 
Unless you like being treated like tash and Used beyond your capabilities, especially while learning. Anyone dressed in blue act like there to good to talk to..Marathon people are horrible to good workers! Absolutely a terrible place.. Jail would be a better place compared to sterilite plastics! I never imagined that I would be treated like that. Very unprofessional!  Best part of the of the job was leaving the building after 12hrs. People constantly quit for the same reasons. 
Poor training, poor communication, poor work environment. High demanding expectations.  Absolutely appalling! 

First of all, they post jobs as being somewhere where you can make up to $1000+ per week which is blatantly not true. They also lie straight to your face telling you that all breaks are paid when in reality you clock out for both 20 minute breaks. The facility is poorly kept and the bathrooms are disgusting. The management is an absolute joke. I was written up on my 6th day on the job because I was struggling with a machine I hadn’t used before. They are terribly overstaffed which forces people to be sent home which is incredibly frustrating when you are someone who travels an hour+ to be there just to be told that you’ve wasted time and gas. The Sterilite workers are also some of the worst people to look to for any help, instead getting mad at you when something goes wrong with the machine. Also prepare to be locked inside for 12 hours as they do not allow you to exit the building whatsoever unless suffering some kind of serious ailment. Stay far away from this place and their poor business practices.

I worked out of the Tempe, AZ branch and the manager was horrible when it came time to pay me I had no direct deposit set up. I had to chase my paycheck after it was promise to be delivered to me. My W-2 was never mailed out so I had to call corporate in Massachusetts to retrieve my 2018 tax information and request a second copy. The staffing agency offers low paying positions for mediocre employment. I worked for a call center briefly that hired people off the street that were unprofessional and petty and had a lot a street mentality of a thug personality. Low class employer and people they hired. I worked this position hoping it would be easy & fun to answer call for Maricopa County election time but the employer/trainer didn't care how the contract employees behave which doesn't make any sense but it did seem the position had a high turnover. I learned my lesson if the position pays low then you are going to worked with low class individuals. Doesn't excuse losing my W-2 & not getting paid on time.

Marathon Staffing had very good job opportunities for someone just starting out in the world. Though there are multiple jobs with a staffing agency, the two years i was there, I spent my time at one plastic factory. Usually my day consisted of going in and taking over a machine for another employee because the factory ran 24/5. A usual night I would inspect and package pieces for all sorts of factories. I've learnt the basics of a job and a few things about plastic parts. Management at the factory i worked at was very informative and was sure we were well informed as to our job. As far as where i was actually employed (Marathon Staffing) they would always have work for you if you were looking for it. The hardest part about the job was when we were short handed and had to run around all night packaging multiple pieces, yet on the other hand most of the time it was pretty easy as far as looking for defects. i would recommend Marathon Staffing for other people

What is the best part of working at the company?
3 days one week and 4 the next and pay was decent.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They never think you are doing enough work or doing it fast enough.  Try asking to go to the bathroom and be told if you’re on your period, just call in sick or go on your short break.  You get stuck with more machines because they play favorites.  You get 2-3 machines and if you keep up with that, they take one from the slow guy and give you another one.  Benefits are poor.  Bosses are useless.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work work work.  Don’t be a minute late or lose bonus.  Yep, you could lose $70 or more if you are one minute late.  Go fast, shut up, help your neighbor, do more.  Leave your feelings at home.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in, boss gives you same bad assignment that nobody wants.  He will come around and help you make a box and tell you how much he is doing for you. Then he will go sit in break room and talk about you behind your back.

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