laborer

maintenance industrial

lead maintenance

yard hostler

human resources generalist

Seattle Galvanizing Company, Inc.

As the HR manager a typical day would be that I would come in check the board in Paylocity to ensure that everyone was in that was scheduled for that day. I would then check in with the supervisor to make sure this was correct. I then reviewed employee times for the previous day. Then I would deal with any issues or projects that I may have. 

I learned good time management. I learned about the employee review process. I learned about communication with others, especially those in operations. I learned about employee complaints and investigations. I learned how to use Paylocity. These are just some of the things I learned. 

Management was nice, but difficult to work with. I would t get information in a timely manner, it was like pulling teeth to get the information on employees for PIPs and reviews, I would hear about employee complaint's way after the fact, sometimes months afterward. Management also had unrealistic expectations of work that should be completed by an individual. 

The workplace culture was that of living to work as opposed to working to live. Time off was scrutinized. Calling out sick multiple times was scrutinized. Having any sort of personal issue was scrutinized. 

The hardest part of the job was enforcing some of the disciplinary policies. 

My favorite part was learning more about HR. 

A typical day as a laborer will be either cleaning steel, or wiring it to racks for dipping, its long and tiring work. 
Forced overtime, if you refuse or say you can't work late due to previous plan, they will bring you into an HR meeting and have you sign a "refusal to work" form so when you get fired you can't collect unemployment and it shows on your record as such. When they ask you to work overtime there is no communication until the end of the day when you're trying to leave and they'll say "we're all staying late today". Too high of a workload with the staff they had, processing 4 million pounds of steel in 1 month is not possible when everyone around you keeps quitting, so they'll put more work onto you and have you stay even longer or on Saturdays leaving only Sunday for a day off, which sometimes they might ask you to work. Management will degrade you as well, before managers actually took the time to learn my name, they called me Igor for over 2 months before they figured maybe I shouldn't call my coworker this. Overall I wouldn't recommend this job if you want a job that respects you as a human, they don't care if you have a family or prior engagements. They only want metal to get pushed out as fast as possible

I worked here for almost a year,  I received a few raises and praise for my work, last month It was even discussed putting me in sales “future speaking as their company grows”. I recently have become a single mother and was in a court battle. I was sure to give them a heads up of my temporary situation and communicate on all aspects needed. They seemed to understand it as “we understand things happen in life”, Until I came in to no job anymore right before the holidays. While I enjoyed working for them it quickly went south in their lack of communication of fixing an issue, they would rather fire you and start over verses having a conversation or chance to correct yourself. I watched this happen with other employees in the time I was there. I even questioned their review’s of poor management in my interviews and they are proudly aware of their reputation. There were other employees who missed work and weren't given a hard time for missing, they play favorites and its obvious. Unfortunately writing is all over the walls now after what happened with me. 

The folks doing the work are great, just a bunch of people wanting to do a job. 
The work itself is tough and without appreciation. Constant heavy lifting , outside in the elements and being reminded constantly that you are replaceable and can never do enough to appease those in charge.
They prioritize those without experience or knowledge , ignoring those who have been there and shown their ability to do the job and put up with the games. And the turnover rate isn't about clearing out payroll room because they will fire a wave of people and pay the next wave more than the last - only to be let go and replaced. 
If you are looking to understand what it is like to be a 2nd class citizen, bust your buns a little more then peanuts and be reminded daily you are pathetic and incapable of doing enough and knowing there is no hope at the end of the tunnel or a way out of the doghouse then come on down.
If you respect yourself, enjoy your time away from work or in general have any valuable skills or talents and want to be respected for your efforts then look elsewhere.

Had recently left the navy when I started working here, originally had high hopes, however I wish I had done my research,  didn't realize I was going through a temp agency and when I got hurt they just went and got rid of me, felt disrespected, bottom line is money to them, it's really no wonder they have a high turnover rate. Moneys good enough I suppose if you don't mind working your butt off over and over again doing the same thing with no real feeling of accomplishment. 

I worked for them for a little over 4 months. I felt like it was great local opportunity for me. I left a company I was at for 5 years to work for them. None of the equipment had annual inspections. I helped there lead team get parts to fix trucks. Did everything o should to be stabbed in the back and told there is no work. Now there is a new listing looking for "full time driver" I feel so betrayed when all I wanted to do was help others succeed. You won't be trained. Witch for my experience wasn't an issue. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
No stress. Great folks to work with and reliable up to date equipment. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I'm a truck driver and about all that ever bothers me is dealing with traffic.  The bright side is pay and benefits more than cover it.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Busy but friendly . Good family atmosphere. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My eight hour days feel more like four hour days.

Overall they are a bunch of back stabbers when it comes to being fair this job is a huge turnaround obviously because they get what they can I've  worked with people here and been fired for the most littlest things in reality everyman for themselves theres no growth here, dead end job unless you are a lead or a office worker than you might make it 

This company has absolutely zero regard for their employees. They will fire you for the slightest thing and management is so corrupt everyone is throwing each other under the bus. There is zero work life balance, they will tell you last minute you have to work Saturday when they have known all week and they will change your work position constantly. Don’t work here. 

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