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Snelling

I was SO excited for the job I was placed in because it was everything that I was looking for. The pay was excellent, really close to home, the days and hours were perfect and it was a technical position. First off .. the first impression I got was not great. The opening line from the lady who was telling us about the job was “Welcome to the s**t show” So off to a great start. Then she made it a point to let us know she does NOT want to see us on our phones while working, we would get ONE warning and after that you’re gone. However getting on to the floor, people where having full on phone conversations through their ear buds. The guy across from me was blaring music from his phone the. entire. 12. hours. The building is small which was actually a plus but there isn’t enough parking and they have one bathroom inside but the others are in trailers outside. I was aware it was in a warehouse environment and I was even okay with being cross trained on other TECHNICAL positions but I was lead to believe I was being hired strictly for reprogramming. Getting there I learned quickly that every day would be different, one day you could be unboxing, another you could be working in the warehouse sections, and another you could be on the computers. One guy actually got up and walked out before we started because he too had an idea that the position was different than what we were told. At the end of your shift for the last hour if you’re done with your work you help clean up for the next shift which is fine, I have opened and closed clinics alone so I would have to clean, restock, put things away etc etc etc  but you have to run around and trying to find something to do but most of it is already done by the time you figure it out. I’m a quiet, more timid person so it’s hard for me to go up to random people, so I just felt like I was in the way more than I was helping. Also, I’m used to having people around me kind of say “hey, my name is so and so, if you have any questions” or even management pointing themselves out if you need help but nope, no one took the time to introduce themselves. They were even talking about me training someone else .. on my first night. And lastly, the job, as easy as it was, I was left on my own after an hour of “training” and of course I had issues and questions but there was a team lead that was absolutely the sweetest, most patient person who went out of his way to help me constantly even though he was helping someone else. He was about the only positive experience there. 

From working here I've learned a lot about data entry, and how packages move from country to country. A typical work day would be me at a table importing information from a package including the weight of the package, the cost, and additional customer information as in their name and address which isn't too bad but for a data entry position, standing on your feet all day, sweating (or shivering)  due to poor climate control takes a toll on the body and mind, especially with only having *one* thirty minute break without knowing how long you're working for that day because their management is poor and the hours they tell you you're working is never what they say they are. 

Going back to their management, you're only form of communication with them is through text messages - which I think is very poor and unprofessional. They'll tell you what time to come in for your shift but they never tell you a concrete answer on what time you're working until; it could be that you're only working 5-7 hours that day or 10 hours, you will never fully know. The management sits in a nicely heated / air controlled room while all the workers are at their stations either sweating or shivering due to the extremely poor climate control, and no matter how many times you bring this up to management, you are left to deal with it. They aren't accommodating to people who need breaks throughout the day or people who suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety / depression.
 

Not every Snelling Staffing location is like this - just the Benesenville location. The most enjoyable part of this job is that despite now knowing the exact full shift I'd be working, the shift starting at 4AM was the best because then I was left to having a much longer day due to usually only working until 1PM(the latest) and 10AM(the earliest.) 

If you're someone who needs and wants a concrete work schedule and is sensitive to heat and/or the cold, working here isn't for you. Working here often feels like you're visiting someone in jail because of the security they have; which I guess is understanding because you're dealing with mail and packages however, if "supervisors" get to have their phones on them, and are allowed to bring in speakers for music and you, the worker, aren't allowed to even wear a wedding ring, I think the security is very much unnecessary.

I arrive at 10:30pm get dressed and check my work assignment for the evening. At 11pm I start work, getting bins, fluid bags, drums, kegs or pails for whichever tank I have to begin running out. I inspect each container for damages, proper labels and to make sure I have the correct containers for each tank I am emptying for that evening. I run out each tank making sure not to cause a grease or oil spill, then cap & buggy-lugged each container to the warehouse for shipping. After that I clean up my work area. My Breaks(2) are 15 minutes and my lunch is a half hour. There is always work for me to do. If I'm not running out tanks or buggy-luggying I can set-up containers for the next shift, assist production workers upstairs making batches or find other areas that needed to be cleaned until I got off at 7:30am.
I've learned that to do a job of this particular nature I need to always be on point not to cause a major hazardous condition or environmental spill.
In the beginning the management was excellent during my training, but after I learned everything I had to do I very seldom seen management unless I was on break, having lunch, during a meeting, or before and after work while getting dressed or undressed. I mostly worked downstairs by myself. I'm assuming it was because of the economy because when I started it was two of us fillers for my first month working downstairs and for the next twelve months i worked alone..
The overnite shift consisted of 4 people. The 2 production workers upstairs who made the batches of different type grease or oils, the 1 lab worker who tested the batches to make sure the formulas were correct and myself who filled the containers and emptied the tanks after the batches were made.
For me the hardest part of the job was the lonlinest and the most enjoyable part of the job was on my breaks and shift change when I had other co-workers to conversate with.

Employed temp to perm by Snelling with a prestigious medical firm where I provided administrative support to highly recognized physicians in the city. Promised job would be temp to perm after 90 days.

I learned about EHR (electronic health records) and the day to day routine of processing patient records through transcription and data entry of medical records.

Co-workers were friendly, but I was constantly reminded of being a temp by the management by the way communication was relayed and the management not promptly responding to my inquiries about job concerns.

The hardest part of the job was physicians who misplaced documents or information and blamed the administrative support. Also, I was promised this job would be permanent after 90 days.  About 60 days into the job, I was ignored by the management and Snelling delayed answering questions about whether I would be hired...then it was time for my contract to expire and I only got promises to "get back with you" by the management and Snelling...never happened until too late.   Another permanent candidate was brought in to fill my position about 2 weeks before my contract expired.  No communication from nobody...just pushed out the door so to speak with no explanation from the site manager or Snelling.

Most enjoyable part of the job was the free catered lunches sponsored by surgical instrument vendors about every 2 weeks.

The company Snelling placed me at (Amedisys Home Health) was not organized with their Verification/Authorization department. Most of their leaders were out of state and worked from home which made it impossible to have productive team work. Management didn't communicate with temp employees unless they were backed up againt the wall. The company was not hiring temps and company jobs were open. No benefits, no insurance, and no PTO. The workers they had to train us was in other states and you had to explain questions over the phone and also obtain the understanding/walk through examples over the phone which was frustrating! Most co-workers on site wasn't willing to share knowledge to assist in having a productive team. The hardest part of the job was not gaining the proper training therefore, you had to basically teach yourself by trial and error which made a stressful work place and position. They were already behind, but wanted everything done yesterday. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting paid every Friday.

Snelling didn't really respond to temp employee concerns either. Emails to them were either not answered or not answered timely or professionally. It's like they place you and don't care what happens after that. A lot of employees at this location resigned from Snelling/Amedisys including myself. My health is most important to me and I'm too blessed to be stressed.

Working temporary is a good way to get your foot in the door at certain companies and it gives you a very good indication of the company, overall, you get to test them out as they are testing you out. I find this a good way to weed out the types of companies I wouldn't want to stay at and work for long term.
All managers have a certain style about them, some are good, and some are not, meaning, some, no matter what you do or how friendly you are, they are there to get the job done and go home, that's it. Those are tough managers to work for, but they did get in that position for a reason, and I respect that.

I am a team player, and will do what it takes to get the task completed, by coming to work early or staying late.
I am willing to learn new skills and pride myself with putting people at ease with a smile and warm greeting.

The hardest part of any job is when you don't understand how to do something and are too afraid to ask for direction. I think the smartest thing to do is to ask for help and not be afraid.
I like good morale in the office place. So many times, you find such low morale and miserable people that no matter what you do or how nice you are, your co-workers just don't care. Sometimes, the pressure is too much for them. Those are tough offices to work in.

The best part of any job is when you work in a place that is upbeat and has a friendly environment.

My experience was great up untill my 90 days the company I was assigned to had absolutely no clue as to what they were doing. And I realized I had been doing more than what Snelling said I would be doing in the job description. And the wages were horrible. It would be different if someone was working towards growth and a permanent position somewhere. But the stability isn't there. If you wanna job that leads to something more permanent i recommend using itac solutions or vaco they pay more also. So if your just wanting something temporary to make money while in transition to something better they're ok I guess. But Snelling really doesn't know the company's well enough that they assign someone to. They should go into more depth as where and what the employer is wanting and why? And make sure you know who your supervisors are because I was told many different names as to who was my supervisor and what my job actually was at this company they had me at. Maybe it wasn't Snelling fault but they could do something to improve as always. Just like me as a person I'm always looking to grow and improve at this stage in my life. Hope this helps someone.

I have learned that it takes hard & smart working people to be able to work in any industry, speaking from personal experience going into different types of work industries, i have always been a hard & smart worker, i worked diligently and responsibly. i'am a good listener and always on call when any of my co-workers needed my assistants. i have the patience to train those who do not know much about the job. and still have a smile while working. I love warehouse and customer service field because it is a fun and fast pace field where your supervisors and co- workers notice your work ethics. I love to be acknowledged when i'am doing my job properly to gain feedback on what i can do to do a better job, if not done to the manager or supervisors satisfaction. the hardest part of a job i would say would be just be able to watch the time and not having any work to do. and my most enjoyable part of a job is when i'am working and making the company grow while i'am growing within the company.

Snelling is a staffing agency that literally does nothing. I was assigned to a person who was over 60, knew next to nothing about computers, and was extremely hard of hearing. 
When I was brought in to “interview” with them, I had to repeat my answers LOUDLY multiple times to my worker and somehow she still misunderstood what I was saying.  After I took the tests they gave me they said I had really great scores and they wanted to email me some more tests as well. I took those as soon as I got home, and also received great scores. 
Still, my worker has never once reached out to me, I had to call her about three times the first 3 weeks and was brushed off each time with “well I think I might have something soon but the company hasn’t officially signed with us yet so I’m just waiting on them and then I can get you in.” 
Then when I called to check in after that, she was never available except between “10-2” but would be “out for lunch” when I called. 
I then attempted to email asking her if anything has come up and the email response was “call me tomorrow between 10-2”. 
When I didn’t call the next day between 10-2, she has never reached out to me since and it’s been over a month.

There is a previous review on here of the Savannah office, labeling them as "unproductive" and lacking in support.  This could not be more true.  The only upside is that there is no charge to the individual looking for a job, but remember--you get what you pay for.  You have zero net investment in them, and they have the same in you. They are incredibly rude and unprofessional at times, and speak down to those in their temp pool on a regular basis.  Promises are made but not always delivered.  Dishonesty is abundant.  Lack of organization is, ironically, what runs their organization. They frequently lose important employment paperwork that have social security numbers on them.  This is, to say the least, a huge identity theft risk.  As these are neither isolated events nor the doing of any one person, it is obvious this is the company's culture.  The security of your personal information is not their priority.  Bottom line--there are other staffing agencies in the area that also do not charge the job seeker, so do not trouble yourselves with this company, for they certainly will not trouble themselves with you.

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