sanitation worker

laborer

machine operator

forklift operator

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The Popcorn Factory

The only certainty had about our hours was that each day started at 8 a.m. and continued on until the workload was completed. At the peak of the season 12 hour days became common. During my employment there, I had to critique my time management skills in order to maintain an even flow in the warehouse. I was responsible for learning and working the Oracle system(computer program that logged inventory and restock) in a matter of hours. I was also responsible for organizing and passing out customer labeling that would go onto packages to be shipped out. 
This being the first year the company switched from UPS to FedEx, the overall process had changed entirely, making even the veterans of 2+ years not entirely sure of the process. With them I learned organization skills imperative to maintaining the face pace sphere. The hardest aspect of that job was simply keeping up with the pace. With tens of thousands of labels coming in at a time that needed to be organized, distributed, and a stock maintained there was little room for fault. The most enjoyable piece was the people whom I had the pleasure of working with. Everyone was from a different walk of life and had a unique story to share.

This job is physically demanding depending on the department you are in. I wish I had asked more questions during my interview. I didn't realize production would be shut down at any given time and sometimes they will send people home, so it's always a toss up on having a full weeks worth of a check. In this time we live in that is a huge thing to keep in mind. Nothing like driving all the way to work to be told they don't have my number to call me ahead of time to let me know they closed down production for the day. If I would of known this happens often I would of asked more questions. It's a very inviting place to work. Everyone is so nice and wants to succeed as a whole.

You work in a "clean room" environment, but it was far from being clean. I've never seen such a unclean food environment in my life. Employees were constantly eating the popcorn, which to me was VERY unsanitary, but no one seemed to care. You work an 8 hour shift, yet, you only receive 1 break.... which is crazy to me. If you need money to pay your bills, this is NOT the place to work... a little over eight bucks is all you get. Although there were so many cons, the people there are really nice and management was wonderful. Btw, you will spend 6-8 hours watching a training video alone in a room, answering questions with a remote and eating popcorn... which I couldn't eat because I had to touch the remote. Don't worry, you'll be able to take the huge bag home with you.

The work was good, get a routine and go to town.

The Supervisor and his Team Lead play favorites and act like they know everything inside out. Arrogance and entitlement combined with undeserved superiority complexes even though just about every time they washed machines they failed the swab tests.

Don't pop their egos or you'll end up laid off as well since the company is only hiring seasonal workers and the Sanitation Supervisor will lie about you without batting an eye.

I went to work knowing that I am a Seasonal Employee... I sat for two weeks waiting for log-in information and the training was incomplete.

After a few months, things ramped up and you just did what you had to do - many of the full-time employees are unapproachable, even though you need their help others were great.

I would go back if invited because I enjoy the work but I don't think I would ever accept a full-time job there!

•	Answer Phones and assist callers with job opportunities or appointment times
•	Train new personnel in Good Manufacturing Practices, Company Policies and Safety Rules
•	Process applications for workers using I-9 forms as well as new hire paper work
•	Give perception, typing and GMP tests
•	Schedule interviews and trainings
•	Translate documents from English to Spanish, pamphlets, policies, announcements and tests.
•	File documents for seasonal employees

What is the best part of working at the company?
Supervisors were always available if you had questions.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making sure to get the orders correct

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It was remote. But always had access to help

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Answer calls, help with order taking, make calls out, emails

I was paid well for the job I did. It's best if someone is doing this job for extra money because you can't count on how many hours you will get because it's all about supply and demand.  It's still better than being unemployed and not qualifying for any benefits which was my situation.  Again, I was a temporary seasonal employee.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working from home.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Lack of support help

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Good environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Taking business sales calls for holiday gifts

Working at the popcorn was a brand new experience for me. each day i would be placed in different positions such as line work, assembly, and machine operation. management for the most part was professional. the most enjoyable part of the job was the experience, learning new things each day that would help in future jobs.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Sanitation worker 33 salaries reported	$18.09 per hour
Laborer 13 salaries reported	$16.43 per hour
Machine operator 3 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour
Forklift operator 7 salaries reported	$18.75 per hour
Quality technician 5 salaries reported	$21.93 per hour

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