heavy equipment mechanic

parts specialist

technician

forklift operator

sales representative

Modern Group

Modern Group helped me learn a lot of useful information that helped me in the future and for that I am thankful. Some of the employees were great to work with, but most of the time people keep to themselves. Not much communication occurred throughout the department I was in, and when there was communication, it was not always beneficial. When deadlines are approaching, certain people become very rude and not helpful. They care about you getting work done, but not always explaining how to do it or what exactly is needed-and for someone who is new and only an intern, this can be very intimidating. People who had been there for years were still unsure of how to do certain things due to a confusing controller. The company, or at least the part I witnessed, do not care much about work-life balance. When you need to leave early or need a day off, it is a very uncomfortable conversation where you tend to feel guilty for asking.

I am new at my position with Modern Group but I love it.  Everyone (Co-workers and Management) is friendly "I am new in my position at Modern Group, and I absolutely love it! Everyone, including my co-workers and management, is friendly and willing to help at any moment. I learn something new every day. The benefits are also great, especially the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) which makes the company employee-owned. So far, I don't have anything negative to say about the company, as my personal experience has been nothing but amazing!" and willing to help you at any moment.   I learn something new every day!   The benefits are also great, ESOP-Employee owned!    So far, I do not have anything negative to say about the company as my personal experience has been nothing but amazing.

A typical day of work? Pick up parts, drive to a job. The customer has no idea why you're there and you get turned away from the site. So you call your dispatcher and they send you to another job. Halfway to that job you get a call from a different dispatcher telling you to go somewhere else. At that point you call in to one of your many managers but they're all in a meeting. Return the parts back to the shop. Then find out you'll need to pick them back up for the following day.

Everyone in the material handling industry is out to gain market share and all of the players will do whatever it takes, even if it means buying the customer's business at a loss.  This makes growth for the industry as a whole very hard because it ultimately comes down to which equipment dealer is willing to give the most away.

Good experience, different atmosphere than my first job but it is a different type of industry, which made it a great learning experience
They do need to add a few perks ( lunches before a holiday) to boost up the peoples spirits but all in all nice place
If you prefer a small company and to work on your own, good place to go

You work with great office staff, but you are to let technicians talk to you how ever they feel fit. If you advise management of a problem, you are reprimanded because they can't keep technicians and they are never held accountable for their actions. Management will never have your back when they know others are in the wrong.

Overall, Modern is a good place to work.  Every job will have its challenges and Modern is no different in that aspect; the difference with Modern is that there are great personnel throughout the company that are always more than willing to help you. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Helping the ceo and cfo line their pockets with money

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Being micro managed 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Having your boss think hes right no matter what 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
 depressing dead end

Solid company in terms of employee benefits. Business hours and days off were a huge plus. Not the most diverse company to work at but that could be attributed to the industry. Management could do better for training new employees to the industry. Alot of "lifers" here that have a condescending attitude towards the incoming new hires.

When I started in 2001 it was the company everyone wanted to work for. 
In 2008 the upper management team changed and the culture changed as well. They stopped caring about their employees and employees started fleeing.
They went from 22 branches to only 6 in under 10 years.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Heavy equipment mechanic 14 salaries reported	$37.68 per hour
Parts specialist 12 salaries reported	$26.46 per hour
Technician 7 salaries reported	$36.79 per hour
Forklift operator 11 salaries reported	$33.50 per hour
Sales representative 1 salary reported	$60,000 per year

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