staffing specialist

maintenance technician

maintenance mechanic

mechanical assembler

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they had me at cascade coffee conveyor belt  mid line end line.  switching back and fourth .. rubber gloves sweaty hands .  all day change gloves 20 times a day to not contaminate .. heavy lifting up a 20 -30 step incline to go  coffee in coffee barrels on the raised platform where the drops in to the bags down below.  most Fridays no work just sit and make boxes for next shift on feet 9 hours+   some over time is MANDATORY.. u best not  walk out the door with out making 15 boxes for next shift even if u been making boxes all day and its the end of your shift 

13$ hr

 they dont drug test. just dont show up smelling or anything. if u gross .. they wont want you .. SUPER  CLICKY  do not ignore the roasters been there years or they will force you out with lies to the boss to get you fired.




then they sent me to ivars distributor to lift 12x 40oz soups in one box that spill everywhere off conveyor belt all day .. i gagged .. and then my elbow popped weird as i tried to lift the box over my head to 7th stack the thing. im only 5'10. then  go upside down and  rotate your self around the stack to wrap it.   its horrible.. but 14$ hr

I worked for a year under contract at a company that took advantage of my rights and the company had so much turnover that I stayed until I became outraged and insulted by the treatment I received from the company I was contracted to work at.  There was a aggressive hardcore competitive environment that very quickly became out of control. The rewards or promotions were not applicable unless you were ruthless with the staff the worked for minimum wage. Lots of backstabbing and unsubstantiated assumptions that lead to staff being reprimanded often and firing often.  Once I quit the job I was dissatisfied with, the agency I worked for never sent me out for another assignment.

Always stayed active from the minute you clock in, which is what I like, seems like the day goes by faster. There is something to do every second from production to inventory to keeping a clean and safe working environment. Everyone carried a smile on their face which I feel makes it easier to work. Supervisors and other employees where helpful in any way possible and lend a helping hand when they seen me having a problem. The hardest part was when I had to move pallets stacked about 10ft high manually without a hand truck, good work out I guess. It was a great experience for me, gave me some more knowledge and experience on shipping and receiving.

I interviewed for a position on a Friday, was called later that evening that I was wanted by the client that I would start Monday. This was the fastest I had ever been hired on by a client through an staffing agency. A typical day at work consists of lost of phone calls and emails. I have learned that regardless of what kind of trip or vacation someone is on, they always need transportation. Management is nice. It's a family owned business, so everyone is really friendly. The hardest part of the job is trying to figure out the whys of an issue and how did it not get done. The most enjoyable part is being able to get the customer what they need and making their day. 

I liked working at Smart Talent alot I've learned alot of things from working their like how to move, how to pack items in a box for moving. how to use a pallet jack. And the other jobs were self explanatory. I wish i would've done things differently and changed how i left the job but my friend had died at the time and i was going through things. And the other time it had snowed and i didn't call in. So i missed 3 days of work each day at a different time and i understand why i was immediately fired i really do wish i could have done things differently. But i did like my management and co-workers. The hardest part of my job was going out to different locations for different assignments. I liked the people who worked at every job i was assigned to.

Job Placements (1) I was sent to a job so far out of the bus range I had to walk around and over train tracks to find the place.  (2) I was paid $9.00 hour, for 8-10 hours daily, this was below the living wage standards and was youth focused only, very uncomfortable and a lot of ridicule & write ups on older employees, there was a atmosphere of distrust and back stabbing, and reprimanding of adult staff by 18-20 year old youngsters. There was no accountability for violations of Personal and Professional nature, the staff running the place get no reprimands nor held accountable for their mistreatment of regular day labor staff at the $9.00 and hour salary cap.

From the time you enter the door, the recruiters greet you with a smile. You actually feel like you are part of the family.  They find you the right position that fits your qualifications. Wake-up calls are the best, they follow up with you to see how your job is going. I was so impressed to have my w-2 printed when I was having a difficult time logging in. I called the office, the recruiter said it was done and ready for pick up. They have great jobs and the locations are easy to find.  
No matter how busy they are a recruiter will come and assist you in filling the application out, asking if you want something to drink. 
They even offered a kid a toy when their parents were trying to get a job. What really stands out is there excellent communication.    

Pros: Management, Flexibility, Salaried, PTO, consistent schedule, small office so its more inter-personal.

Cons: Front facing so lots of public interaction (pro or con depending on personality) and not all federal holidays are honored but overall the most important ones are.

Cannot think of any other cons for the office or the company in general. Personnel is the number one contributing factor to turn over rates in a company. This company listened and followed through and got some amazing co-workers to make life at the Fife Branch fantastic and productive.

Great environment fast paced, problem solve. Everyone doing different tasks to achieve one goal. Load, unload product. I learned how to do things deceit and orderly. Most enjoyment got a chance to meet some great people. I learned how to work with people from all walks of life. Learn how to be detailed in my final judgement. Always keep communication open with co worker and if you don't understand something ask question. If I have a task at hand I never go home until the job is complete. Also can take orders and give them when needed. A hard worker and motivator . Love to work hard because it is an outlet for me. Can get a group of people to achieve a goal.

Duration of assignments were unpredictable, sometimes due to Covid restrictions. The pay was lower than I expected for the work we did. There is always knowledge learned with every job which becomes an asset to your bank of skills and experience. The recruiters at Smart Talent have always been helpful and as available as possible during office hours. I enjoyed being able to decide which job to accept (or decline) as they became available. Each workplace is going to be different, so be adaptable, open-minded, and remember you are there to work and learn and get paid.

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