packaging operator

operator

quality control associate

machine operator

truck driver

TALKE USA

The job is pretty decent, there is plenty of overtime but sometimes they require you to work mandatory weekends so you have to drop what you are doing to go to work. You're on a rotating shift 2 weeks on days 2 weeks on night, there is a small chance you can get out of that but good luck. Not really big on salary increases, they do a annual evaluation you may get one you may not (you won't). The management needs some improvement to care more about there employees but when there is work the money is decent and the job is a good time. Some great people to work with (some). But if you have a family that you don't like or hate being home this job is definitely for you SIGN UP TODAY!!! But honestly this is the most simple job to ever work at, it requires nothing but a will to get up in the morning, clock in, maybe drive a forklift or inspect some products, and work outside ALL DAY so if you don't like working outside this job is constantly outside, but what if its raining? You outside, what if its thundering? You Outside, what if its lighting? You can relax for 20 mins then back outside. They maybe smart some days and say hey the weather is to bad don't come but that's rare. What's the best part about this job? They may buy you a snack ever 4-6 months. The job is basic, i would recommend this job to someone who needs someone pretty decent money or just like something simple.

This goes for Alfred Talke USA. I couldn’t speak for the overseas mother company. First, leadership only does the parts of the job that make them look competent. Certain people manipulate the subordinates to further their image and wallet. They recently started docking us for lunches after not doing so for 2 years. Then, they proceeded to give us a raise that doesn’t even come close to covering the lunch docking. They do not promote from within. Only brown nosers get anywhere...and those brown nosers also drive away all the hard working good employees, and are going to end up burying the company. Everything is  a threat based, finger-pointing blame game. They don’t train people properly or promote quality work. It’s all about the numbers...which would not make the company we are contracting for very happy. We have been extremely short staffed and have had big, big numbers for the daily goal. Haven’t been able to come close to hitting it. Instead of hiring more people, they try to work us like dogs and make a poor attempt at achieving the goal. It’s frustrating every single employee with a blue hat. All the leadership just looks for reasons to tell you you are wrong and won’t listen to good ideas from “stupid” truck drivers or “stupid” forklift operators. Reprisal is a white hat supervisor/lead’s greatest asset.

It’s an okay company. The job is easy, good health benefits…but the micromanagement, favoritism, and how management/leads communicate with employees is stressful. 

Day-to-day you can’t anticipate on what time you will get off. The work environment focuses on safety big time which is a plus. However, it is condescending most of the time when drivers feel like they are forced to take late loads working past their drive hours, or you see other employees getting preferential treatment over others.

The turnover rate is very high due these factors. The pay is decent but not enough to put up with nepotism, upper management trying to enforce rules and standards on employees that they themselves aren’t adhering to. Then management is quick to write you up or fire you for some of the smallest things…what happened to progressive discipline? It doesn’t exist here. They go straight to a final writeup then termination for EVERYTHING.

Other than that, depending on your mindset and attitude, getting to know other employees feel more family oriented. But again that depends on you and your personality. 

They do offer plenty of overtime during peak season and work is more consistent than most trucking companies during the lulls. It’s not a job I would consider retiring from, but good if you just need something temporary to help sustain your lifestyle/bills for the time being.

Overall it’s a great company that takes care of its employees. We get good benefits, and if you do what you’re supposed to do, you get compensated and advanced accordingly. There are a few downsides. Base level employees get low energy levels having to deal with all the rules on site and monotony of the tasks. There are plenty of different jobs to be had on site. But, most of them can be perceived as boring and repetitive. You’re also outdoor in the elements and subject to targets as opposed to time depending on which department you work in. One more down side is that one bad apple not doing what their supposed to and sandbagging can effect everyone because we have targets to achieve. It can bring everyone’s morale down. Also, being short staffed at the moment doesn’t help with any of this.  There are a very few leaders with their heads in the clouds or their rear ends. That’s a positive. 

the work is pretty easy for the pay that you get, but management sucks. 
they constantly hide what time you will be leaving or the number we need to reach in order to leave. they have favorite personnel in which they baby and give whatever they want to. you work outside so you a subject to weather but the forklifts are in bad shape due to them being old but the team is constantly blamed for the state of the forklifts. raises are hard to come by even yearly raises. if you miss to many days you wont get a raise. 
the only redeeming quality could be the peers on your level can be fun to work with. otherwise management just sits inside looking at a computer screen making sure we don't stop loading. 

TALKE's work culture is very toxic. The company as a whole don't care about the employees. This place only cares about production. The management team is filled with unqualified and incompetent individuals, that aren't equipped to guide, coach, or develop their employees. I believe this place would prefer to have a revolving door policy. It's very sad, because there are good workers, but those individuals aren't acknowledged  in a positive way. I see why a lot of the workers have a poor attitude. This place needs a complete makeover, starting from the top. They will continue to have lackluster results if they continue with the mentality they have. 

A typical day is working with various departments and providing support. Processing inventory counts, reports, and various requests.
The company culture is positive and support for ongoing learning is very good, where I feel I can ask a question and receive positive feedback.
The culture is positive within various departments and the working relationships between other departments is good.
The most enjoyable part of the job is the benefits which helps to support family and future. The hardest part of the job is on occasion having challenges and having delays or lack of communication.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing. They don’t appreciate your work ethic!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management showing favoritism and rewarding lazy people 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic. Feels like you in grade school, the way everyone always in everybody business instead of minding their own and doing their job

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful. You do your job to the best of your ability and management still make it seem like you’re the problem or that there is a problem in general, when it starts with them and there wishy washy rules that they pick and choose when they want to follow.

Work-life balance
Work-life balance at TALKE USA is 
Not too bad, generally work about 10-12 hrs a day

Pay & benefits
My pay and benefits at TALKE USA are $20 per hour

Job security and advancement
In terms of job security at TALKE USA, I think I feel like there’s NO job security and they constantly fire people (cdl drivers)

Management
In general, managers at TALKE USA I have a pretty decent supervisor

Culture
Collaboration with my colleagues at TALKE USA is pretty good. Most drivers work together to help you.

Overall
My experience working at TALKE USA ok getting acclimated to containers

if you don't have any experience at the ports its a good place to learn but you have to keep on your toes because you can get fired pretty quickly. There are a lot of rules, safely is a plus but they expect robots instead of humans beings behide the wheel. example: you cannot doze off in the truck when waiting for hrs for a move at the site. In our line of work there is always a possibility of getting into a accident and at this company if you move your vehicle 1 inch tying to avoid an incident it becomes your fault automatically 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Packaging operator 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Operator 2 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
Quality control associate 1 salary reported	$23.38 per hour
Machine operator 1 salary reported	$19.50 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour

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