automotive technician

store manager

assistant store manager

assembler

Theisens Home Farm Auto

It isn't to bad working for theisen's. Like everywhere you'll have some co-workers who don't want to do anything or complain about everything. I have a pretty laid back manager which is nice. He gives me credit where credit is do. My manager being laid back has its downfall, he doesn't discipline those who don't do their job, but that's his deal not mine. Staffing is often an issue. When we're really busy during the summer when the greenhouse is up we have calls for loadouts all the time and a lot of times we barely have enough people on the floor to help customers let alone have enough people to do loadouts. Which makes people get very tense.
     There's going to be stress anywhere you work, it's inevitable. That's just the way it is, trust me I've put in almost 6 years all together with the company and never has there been 1 day that I wasn't stressed or frustrated about something. But the way I look at it is even though it is stressful it's better to have the job then nothing at all.

On a typical day of work I would walk in and the other cashier would yell my name, be very excited to see me. I would walk to the back and clock in, my boss would always ask how I am doing, which was very nice. I have learned that if I put on a happy face, be myself customers would treat me as a friend and so would my employees. Because my jobs have been very family like, everyone would notice if I was having a bad day, was rare. They would ask me and talk me through it. That was the best part of my job and seeing all of the customers with their happy faces. Even though some customers I did not know I would ask them how their day was and ask if they were okay, if they were upset. They would talk to me about their issues, just to get it off their chest. One thing that I did not like about my jobs is their were some people that tried to create a bad environment for some people to work in.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part working there helping customers I worked in the shoe department I repeat customers come back asking for me always find what they need

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
It was not stressful it was very calm and I've been in retail for 30 plus years I I know all the basics so my now is with customers there's always number one even if a customers having a bad day I just stand there and talk to them see see if they need something special are they looking for

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day morning is paperwork markdowns price changes transfers and Freight there is a lot of freight needs to be done but as a team we get it done all onto the floor

I feel the company as a whole has lost sight of taking care of the loyal employees that have been there for years. Hiring new employees who haven't proven themselves for close to the same pay or more than experienced dedicated loyal employees who have worked years to earn it. It is a slap in the face to us who work hard and have made them successful. They continually leave us short-staffed every fall and spring. Stressing out the Management and all the employees.  It seems like money is the main focus. Forgetting what Jim Theisen's slogan is: "People buy from People, not Companys". We will soon be like Walmart where the employees don't care about the customers and people only go there because they have to.  I have an awesome Manager and I love working here, but I feel taken for granted and unappreciated by corporate. I hope things change for the better soon.

I worked at Theisen’s as a cashier and sales associate from September to May. The work environment was fast to pick up and easy to learn, which made the job enjoyable. The team environment was mostly positive, though there were occasional moments of teenage drama, which is to be expected given the age range of many employees. I felt supported and respected during my time there, but I recognize this may have been due to being one of the employees management liked. Unfortunately, management does have a tendency to talk negatively about team members they don’t favor, which can affect morale. Despite that, I’d recommend the job to others, especially if you’re looking for a first job or a place with a decent team and manageable responsibilities.

A typical day at work would be to see if anything needs assembled or put away. Also, being helpful to the customers and doing the best quality of work on their vehicles. I learned a lot about using the different machines and performing the jobs correctly. 
The managers are always helpful to the best of their abilities. If you have a question about anything they are always willing to help out.       The co-workers are just as helpful as the managers. They never complain to help out the new employees. The hardest part of the job is when there is an unhappy customers. The best thing to do is just stay calm and do your best to solve the problem. I'd have to say the most enjoyable part of the job is making a manager or customer happy with your work.

The management did not take care of problem employees.  Some I might add,  are still there.  They need to get a handle on the violent and mean natured employees and respect the ones who give 150% when everyone wants to leave a department because of one employee,  maybe that should tell them something.  Floor managers were worked hard and had allot on their plates but still managed to try and take care of issues.  Some issues needed passed to higher management though,  and unfortunately,  higher management was non existent even when they were there.  The site is just run extremely poorly.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people I see everyday,  including the employees iwork with.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
When we are short help. Whether from people calling in to being short employees. They higher a lot of school/college students and when they leave, we are short staffed fir a period of time.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very friendly,  clean, easy to get along with others. There are always those trouble makers, but just talk to them and work it out. Still a problem,report them to your manager. It's dealt with.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy. Always have something to do. Fun employees and customers you get to know on a first name basis.

I was kept busy at all times either by my superiors or seeing things that needed addressed. I was encouraged to talk to customers, help employees, and the work environment was very positive. My management always provided helpful criticism, positive praise, and endless amounts of knowledge to assist me in helping. My coworkers were all great people who had been in their positions a long time. The hardest part of the job is rotating pet food and loading out customers heavy purchases. The most enjoyable part was going to work knowing that I would have a great day. The company is HUGELY family oriented, and treats their employees like family. I received a hand-written birthday card from the CEO.

Worst job I have ever worked in my entire life. The worst managers. They are rude, lazy and don’t know how to run the store. The work environment is very hostile because of the way they treat employees. New hire training is horrible and you will be talked down to when you don’t pick up on something the first time you see it. Good luck getting a schedule that’s within your availability because they don’t seem to care what your availability is. They also aren’t accommodating around your schedule either, good luck getting time off for school functions or family events. The actual job was fine but with all those other factors it made it unbearable to work there. 

WORST. JOB. I. HAVE. EVER. HAD.

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Assembler 1 salary reported	$15.00 per hour

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