warehouse worker

packer

order picker

equipment operator

truck driver

Readerlink

For a typical day of work I would report to the Business Supervisor for my Department and mark the time sheet of my arrival. Next I would check inventory and organize my product according to the company's planogram.  My next phase would be to remove outdated inventory and load it into carts to be boxed for return of product for the store shipper.  I would then clean my shelves so that the Company product would be displayed in a clean an neat environment. Then using the company planogram I would then restock the shelves, organizing them in a very orderly and neat appearance for eye appeal and optimum merchandising.  From there I would box up returns and mark the time sheet on departure.  I would always touch base with the store department manager to be certain his expectations were met or if they had any complaints or concerns that they were addressed by me or deferred to my superiors for solution.  I enjoyed working with each store manager.  I developed good rapport with each store manager and gained good friends in business and contacts as a result.  It made the job enjoyable.  I also enjoyed greeting and helping the consumers who had questions about the product.  They seemed to really appreciate good customer service.  In addition to these fringe benefits of my job with Readerlink I met many nice people who were merchandisers of other companies.  I gained new friends and expanded my relationship circles as a result.  I felt bad leaving the Company, but I was making more money in a different business which demanded my time and attention.  But I enjoyed the job so much I knew I would find it very enjoyable if circumstances led me back to the business of being a merchandiser.  I take great pride in my work and love to achieve the goal of making my position a success for my own reward and add to the succuss of my employer who provides the opportunity in the first place.

They hire anybody as long as you know 1st grade math. If you’re desperate I’d recommend applying. Be warned that management lies any chance they get even from the beginning. I was lied to about the schedule at the interview and talked to several others who told me the same thing. They tell you you have 15 minutes breaks but harass you about getting back to work before the 15 minutes is even up. They tell you you’ll have certain days off during the holidays when you really won’t, it’s ridiculous. The work environment is toxic and management definitely has favorites. The job itself is easy but boring and feels pointless, like a waste of a day. They don’t want you to talk at all and if you’re even a second late you’ll be penalized. Raises aren’t really a thing. Their turnover rate is incredibly high, they run through people like crazy . In my first month about 10 people quit starting from my first day and I’ve talked to several who are planning to quit. It’s rare for people to stay longer than a month. Those very few who have stuck around for decades are quite under appreciated. The hardest part of the job is being there and the most enjoyable part is leaving. I thought the pay was decent but honestly it’s not worth how mentally emotionally and physically draining it is. I wouldn’t recommend you work here unless it’s your last resort. 

They will hire you on and not tell you that the mandatory overtime and Saturdays will be told to you on short notice- sometimes you don’t find out you have to keep working until end of regular shift or end of day. They should tell you this during interviews or orientation that schedule is beginning time until production/pick goal is met (example: 7am start time until goal is met or whenever they notify you that you can leave or 4pm- whenever goal is met or whenever they notify you that you can leave), makes it hard for anyone to plan time off after shift or on Saturdays. Very high turnover. No air conditioning and place is dirty, no one ever sweeps and mops pick and shipping areas, fans are filthy, sprinklers and equipment are coated in dirt, walls are dirty, dusty with busted exposed insulation, no cleaning crew except for break rooms and bathrooms. Machines and other equipment constantly breaking down, have maintenance workers but all leave by 3:30 every day and no one to fix things in evenings. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Worker position at Readerlink Distribution Services LLC is interesting. Strong work ethic and attention to detail are assets that can contribute to the team.
Previous roles have helped develop skills in organising and handling materials, working efficiently in a team, and adhering to safety guidelines. A quick learner, the applicant is eager to contribute to Readerlink's reputation.
The applicant was enthusiastic about the opportunity at the Readerlink Distribution Services LLC, and is ready to apply skills to warehouse operations. Your time and consideration are appreciated.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When there's more work and the team isn't working faster that gets me stressed 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Picking products from inventory, carefully packing them, weighing items, printing labels, and preparing them for carriers.

I only worked with the company for 2 years but enjoyed the time. My reasons for leaving wasn't due to the job itself.
You will work in all areas of the warehouse, not just one department. Can be rough at times but the Managers generally tend to try and help you.
You will find the Managers easy to talk to and will pay attention to what you have to say.
Most of the co-workers are fun to work with and the company does not tolerate hateful behavior.
The company tries to make the workplace an enjoyable experience. Random events and activities are designed to make the experience a little less stressful.
The only hard part of the job is the schedule. Until you arrive at work you don't what hours you will be working. For example you may be working an 8 hour shift or a 10 hour shift, depending on what's needed that day.
The only thing they are strict about is being on time for work.
Generally you remain in one department but that changes when things are slow.

I have worked at this company since the beginning of 2015 - it was a good company or at least wasn't so bad. They will expect 150% but pay you 50% of your worth. I gave a lot of my time and cut a lot of my own personal time for them - didn't expect any advancement, but appreciation - which there was none. It took me a while, but I know my own self-worth and I know I can do better. 


The benefits are decent, giving you 20 days of PTO, life insurance, health/dental/vision, 401k match, and employee discount.

Pros 
- I enjoyed the department I worked in;
- PTO is good - but be aware it is also your sick pay. 
- Discount on books - 50%
- 2 paid 15 minute breaks


Cons
- 90% of management does not know how to run the company or treat their employees;
- work isn't steady. It's either fast-paced or slow-paced: would have to work in extremely fast, or you would be standing around waiting for work. 
- Pay isn't anywhere near what you should be getting paid.
- Overworks their employees
- No advancement 
- Lacks appreciation from management

A typical day at work is travelling from store to store, packing out and setting up new merchandise, processing return items, organizing existing products to create a visually pleasing display.

My immediate supervisor is a pleasure to work with, she is always available for questions, and feedback.  I do not work with other employees, but I do have a great deal of interaction with store management and employees.  This has always been a productive relationship with all my accounts.  

The hardest part of my job is the Holiday Season, due to the tremendous amount of products shipped into the stores, which need to be packed out and displayed.

The most enjoyable part of my daily routine is looking back at my displays and being proud of the job I did.  I also enjoy assisting customers in finding just the right book for them.

A typical day at work was very interesting and interesting people were always being met. I learned a lot about the people on the front lines in distribution and the hard work they put forth to get the product out. The distribution center was amazing. However, in the office, management was inexperienced and thought that the best way to manage was to be verbally abusive to their staff. In fact, there was one department that no one dared to move to or apply for a job within. As this department was best known for their abusive managers who used loud-talk tactics and fowl language. The hardest part was taking the verbal abuse on a daily basis. It would beat you down some days.The most enjoyable part of the job was meeting some of the famed book authors when their books were launched. It was fascinating to meet these people.

ReaderLink is a great company but they lack proper management. That needs some major improvement. Other than that, it is not bad. There is always work, if not in your own department then in another department. Healthcare packages are RIDICULOUSLY expensive but that's everywhere you go. Best part of my job was meeting new people every day (Receiving desk clerk) and all about their background/what it was like driving all over the place etc). There really isn't anything hard about the job. Everything about this job is so simple. Really is. The pay is okay - they try to pay employees as little as possible. Some people drive forklifts and only make 9/hr, or some people make 10.99/hr. Recently bought out so hopefully things change as this new company gets settled in.

If you have too much experience, others feel threatened by you - Management and general employees alike. Leadership feels as if you'll outshine them and take their job or even leapfrog them within the Management chain. And having too much experience also means that (being a Union warehouse), you'll know what jobs are worth. They're afraid experienced employees who have been around will put a bug into the Union's ear as to why pay isn't commensurate to most other warehouses (literally) across the street. Also, if you're in an interview and they see your experience on your resume, they'll tell you, "Based on your experience, you would probably get bored with this job. We have another position that pays more - but the manager has gone home. We'll have him call you..." 
At that point - consider yourself disqualified from being hired.

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