sales associate

assistant manager

overnight associate

food service associate

manager in training

Midwest Petroleum Company

I was a closer so about an hour after I arrived the other clerk would leave then I would be responsible for cleaning the store and the machines like coffee, hot dog and brats rack, counters and the soda dispensers. I didn't know how to use a register before this but found it easy to pick up, I also had to become used to working the whole night alone aside from the customers that came in. Management was nice they were all friendly but didn't want to discipline others when they didn't do their work leaving for others to pick up the slack. Just about all the other working thought working there was a joke and didn't feel they had to complete their assigned duties. Other employees not completing their work and leaving it for the closer which was me was the hardest part because I had to finish their duties before I could start on mine almost always resulting in my forgetting one or two steps to closing which would get me in trouble as it's more obvious when they get there in the morning and something not done. I like that I had the place to myself it was peaceful and was able to go from the register to my other duties easily.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Continuing education and the customers

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having a manager that is retaliatory,  if she is not in control of your entire life , and changes the schedule at the last minute and expects you to adhere to it.  As well as having mood swings in front of customers and other co-workers.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very toxic,  stressful and anxiety filled,  due to the manager at that store .  She makes your schedule, changes it last minute , and retaliates if she is not happy with your performance or schedule .  Rarely compliments for productive work ethics,  mostly focuses on negative unhealthy comments , what you're not doing right. And will make choking comments to insult you thinking it's funny in front of customers and coworkers.

The store manager is inconsiderate when it comes to making the schedule,  she makes it to customize her personal life,  with no consideration of any of the staff,  she leaves early all the time, she does personal errands while on the clock, She takes three day weekends while making her assistant work every weekend (three months without a full weekend off), she never completes training with her staff,  she trains them just barely enough to get them by so she can have more time off.  They refuse to sit down with someone to compromise and workout a solution,  they will just let you go,  your work is not appreciated,  neither are you. 
Store managers gossip and talk about each other. 
Store managers get bonus', while the assistant managers get nothing. 
Really good insurance for store managers and up but assistant managers are given a low based insurance that is horrible. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Regular customers  
Slots bring out the evil in people. IF you're not thick skinned..you shouldn't even shop there

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management. Horrible experience. Worked us girls like dogs. Even worked off the clock..but you better not even claim those hrs. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Stressed out. I barely eat there. Now mind you I already had a full time day job 6 days a week. And closed there. Not only you can barley do regular chores. You got a whole side chore list. I lost so much weight. I worked 100hrs plus. Manager could care less. Horrible experience 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressed out. Cried alot in bathroom.

I can say that I love the customers, that is what makes my job rewarding. It's hard work, constantly moving, getting items for your customer or running the register. It can get extremely busy at certain times of the day. during down time, I usually stock the coolers to make sure when my customers come through that door, their need will be met. I have lots of fun on this job because of the customers, they make my day and serving people is what I love doing. making them happy. My customers are awesome and my co-workers are the best and at Midwest, I can interact with the customers and even though there aren't a lot of hours, the fun I have working with my co-workers and the customers makes it worth the while.

A typical day consisted of customer service and securing the property. I learned how to deal with numerous customers at a time while yielding positive results. Management was very informative and willing to share knowledge on a daily basis. I enjoyed the company and felt I was safe while working with any and all co-workers. The hardest part of the job was the chance of being robbed at gun point at any given time. I had many occasions where when intervening with various situations a gun was brandished. I also worked 45-60 hours a week while trying to obtain my Bachelors though I requested less. The most enjoyable part of my job was the knowledge passed on to me by my manager and enjoying the company of returning customers.

I wouldn’t recommend anyone working for this company unless you are extremely desperate. I have over 16 years of customer service experience and let me just say this company is a joke. They don’t appreciate good, hard workers. At least the manager I worked for didn’t. She clearly didn’t understand her job completely. She talked trash about me (requesting days off to visit my sick mom) to her boyfriend who happens to be a manager at another location in front of me. I would never step foot in another Midwest facility again!

Clean environment, constant meeting new people and dealing with regulars. Continuing on growing and Learning on Money Management, up selling products in the store to meet companies needs and wants. Management is very great! easy going and flexible with working with people and other schedules, My co-workers are great we work as a team to get all task done through out the store. Hardest part of my job is constantly staying on your feet for a long periods of time. Have to be able to take on a rush if need be. Joys is meeting and connecting with new individuals everyday

A typical day at work was opening the store in the morning setting up for business. Providing excellent customer service until first cashier arrived. Then collecting all previous day numbers and entering them into computer to make sure everything matched. Waiting on Brinks truck to arrive and collect money. My employees were the best my store had the best turn-over-rate in the company. The hardest part of my job was finding honest and dependable employees. The most enjoyable was providing the best customer service to keep them coming back.

Midwest Petroleum isnt a bad place if you are single and do not mind working 50+ hours a week. If you do your job correctly they leave you be. However, the Corporate Office is very shady and does not like to give you information. When you e-mail HR to get information, its very vague. Management, depending on who your District Manager, is not bad at all and are normally very supportive, as they dont make bonus if you dont make a bonus. It is long hours, sometimes 7 days a week, and be prepared to be short staffed 80% of the time. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Sales associate 199 salaries reported	$15.26 per hour
Assistant manager 78 salaries reported	$16.12 per hour
Overnight associate 84 salaries reported	$15.45 per hour
Food service associate 70 salaries reported	$16.41 per hour
Manager in training 50 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour

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