warehouse supervisor

Michaels Distribution Warehouse

Work-life balance
Horrible management and doesn't consider the well-being of family or privacy. Just considering a personal experience might be a good fit for somebody expanding in management but not for somebody who has an aspiration of diversity and Market control

Pay & benefits
Good stepping stone to understand the operations of Warehouse regarding outbound and inbound but regarding comfort and creating your own work schedule isn't suitable for someone who doesn't accept excuses

Job security and advancement
Broken promises and favoritism considering job advancement regarding work ethic comparable to population considering that adults work they're not students in high school

Management
Not considering management consistently changes management now can be completely different not saying that I haven't worked there within a. Of time I'm not considering how management works to present day but if interested look into the company and look up facts rather than a fictional story from somebody who doesn't currently work there

Overall
Good place to learn if a warehouse is suitable for your taste if not go to school and get a sense of a degree because most warehouses operate the same on a systematic assembly line not much more to say to that but consider what you do is what you're worth so don't expect much when you don't deliver diversity or equality and understanding a ladder

Pros: entry level warehouse experience, 
Cool coworkers that are on the floor with you 
Benefits and vacation time.

Pros: company hires inexperienced management from the outside instead of promoting within, sometimes very unprofessional and unpleasant. Have had a “coach” taunt me and continuously rub a write-up in my face.

There is incentive pay but it is unrealistic unless you know how to game the system to reach productivity.

Hours are inconsistent. You could either be drowning in overtime, or getting sent home early due to lack of volume.

Also watch your time card, they don’t pay overtime properly and fleece their hard-working employees while management receive their bonuses while employees receive pizza.

Conclusion: the work is easy and fun when you get 40 hours a week but management and their shady business practices will leave a bad taste in your mouth. No point in voicing your concerns or you will have a target painted on your back and will leave you feeling unwelcome.

Good place to gain warehouse experience so you can get out and work for a company that will appreciate you more and won’t rip you off.




Whether you are new to the industry or this is your first job, they are a fair company to work for. You do get paid training, which is nice; but it's quite shallow regarding the details and a proper explanation of your position. Upper management does put in the extra mile for you as long as you communicate with them. Lower management is underpaid and a revolving door; so don't expect much from them. If you are hoping to run equipment in a warehouse environment look elsewhere. They are quite stingy on equipment training with most positions in the building being "Hands-on".

If you’re lazy looking to take advantage of a billion dollar company this is the one. If you’re a hard working individual with a family/other goals Michaels will take advantage of you and ruin your life. I worked here for two years while pursuing a college degree. Upon hiring it sounded like Michaels offers sweet benefits to help with schooling. In my two years there I got zero tuition reimbursement and ended up getting fire because of lateness due to my school schedule. They didn’t care that I was 21, one of the hardest workers, trying to make a life for myself. They screwed me over. 

Been working almost two years for Michael’s and it’s not to bad if you have good work ethic. Very laid back and chill environment if you have a functional department. Eventually you learn how to cross train on all things pick, pack, putaway etc. Some managers are actively willing to help out there employees, rather others stand all day and hide out in the breakroom or in the office and have there starbucks drinks while the workers are busting butt on the floor. Very diverse place, you are gonna see all walks of life from old to young and will you meet people that’ll be your friends or enemies to be honest. 

I worked as a loader for the 2nd shift (3 p.m-11:30 p.m) though sometimes you'll work 9 hr shifts during the busy season. It pays well, but you make less than working at UNIFI, but here they are a bit more relaxed and won't rip on you if you call out cause your sick. Otherwise, this is a typical warehouse job that pays well, but sometimes the couches on the loading dock make unclear decisions on where they put certain people in trailers. For example, when I started, not even 4 days in, during what they call "crazy" season, I got stuck loading 2 trailers by myself with minimal help. 

They have a minimum 95% production rate that you are required to meet. If you don't meet that your job can be in jeopardy. Mandatory days/10hour during peak season. No work/home life balance. Short paid breaks, bad work environment. They are totally okay with working you 6-7 days a week no problem and still expect you to perform fully. I left this job after 2 years and took a pay cut so that I could have a less stressful job and not have to worry about getting fired because I didn't meet their quota that has very unrealistic expectations. Will never work here again! 

Pay was acceptable. You have to do too much to get questions answered. Lack of knowledge from management. Lack of communication, tell nobody your business.  Too many gossips. A lowkey brothel. Almost as bad as Amazon. Forced six day work weeks when it's busy. They tried pushing seven day work weeks. They wait until the last minute to let you know that there's mandatory o.t. They don't care about your personal issues. Work life balance is terrible if you work second shift. Inconvenient to get to without vehicle or ride.

As a forklift Operator my day is pretty smooth.
I’m a seasonal employee with not a month in, but I like the job.
I have the best Supervisor, great attitude, and very understanding.
Everybody gets alone.if there’s something you don’t know or need help with stop ANYBODY.
I haven’t ran into anything hard about my position.
Morning meeting when coworkers give shout outs too other employees for help out with something. That tells me it’s TEAMWORK AT MICHAEL’s DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE!!!!!

A great place to work. You keeping your job is totally up too you.

What is the best part of working at the company?
That I don't work there anymore

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
That management and HR do not care about the employees

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very hostile and stressful management and HR do not care what goes on in the warehouse

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very stressful not enjoyable very uncomfortable workplace

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