forklift operator

truck driver

warehouse associate

distribution center manager

local driver

United Pipe & Steel

This position was interesting, the time passed by fast as I like keeping busy with the safety needs, and the routing of the transportation, and the maintenance and  tracking of the vehicles of seven facility's.
Review the yard and inspection of equipment is always a top priority to be sure there is no equipment in the yard and there are no new damages. paperwork was a main issue
Also the perfecting the routing and riding with some of the drivers on random deliveries was welcomed by most of the drivers, and they were appreciative where the routes in some cases were dangerous or illegal.
I had some great employees and they were always helpful and appreciated the training and forklift instruction they received.
The hardest part of the job was getting drivers to fill out legitimate DVIR forms and submit their drivers logs in a timely manner.
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I was tired of being over the road so I took some time off to look for a local job. Found Merfish right as they were combining with United pipe and steel. Merger was completed a month after I started and work/home balance was actually great. Once we did another merger is when the job went downhill. The out of town schedule became more intense and created burnout. For the job that’s being asked you would think more money would be paid. The benefits are great but my stress levels and quality of life went back up once I moved on. If you’re new to trucking great place to start get some decent experience and move on to better pay. Loved the people I worked with just the pay and home/work balance wasn’t great after last merger.

In this key leadership position, directly responsible for the P&L for nine North American distribution centers of MRO products to a customer base of over 30,000.  With an inline inventory or 55,000 SKU’s and 500,000 CSP, lead the Quality, inbound product, order fulfillment and transportation logistic activities in alignment with the customer service requirements.  Lead the introduction of advance supply chain, continuous improvement, and distribution / logistics tools/methodologies in order to help the business deliver results in customer fulfillment, quality, cost, inventory management and safety.

Workplace culture is great, everyone is friendly and always willing to help each other out. The company is growing we are in 11 states as of right now. Management is always trying to find ways on how to show their appreciation to the team. Greg our CEO is so down to earth and open-minded. The benefits are great, the coverage is great, and the cost is low! The company gives you free life and AD&D insurance alongside EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Great PTO policy. There is a wellness program to earn back some of the cost of your benefits. The company is improving over time and striving to become better each day. 

It started great but soon realized the poor miss management by local teams and daily work life balance wasn’t as expected. Lots of favoritism to personal relationships or seniority. Everyone has a who cares attitude including leads. Copper room needs lots of attention since it’s full of damage material. Some lanes are missed managed as well. Good company for someone just starting. Lots of benefits or incentives monthly. Weather conditions do exist. 

A typical day at merfish is receiving between 15 to 30 drivers to get loaded with material, not including deliveries . I've learned to work in a fast paced environment and gained more practice on typing a lot faster. Management is good and the workplace culture is interesting. The hardest part of the job is to receive drivers in back to back in a timely fashion while paying attention to specific details. The most enjoyable part of the job  is that everything is easy just a lot of work.

Everyone in upper management say that they care about their people, they could not be more wrong. At the end of the day, if you are not part o the upper tier in the company, they can care less about if you stay or leave they company. All in all, if you are looking to be treated well at the ground level of this company, move on and don't even think about this place. i got treated the best by one of my sales guys and no one else. 

I worked there for almost a year and a half, there were plenty of days where we wouldn’t get our trucks till almost 3 hours after we had punched in. It’s almost impossible to have a life outside of work because you never know when you’re getting out of work. The pay is unfair, the warehouse itself is very old and unsafe. Management does not care about issues you’re having. Very poor training too. Also no room to grow within the company

I was out of hours with a day cab in a snow storm and they would not reimburse me for a hotel (49.00).

They will not stand by a driver when they give you a run that may be in excess of legal hours. When it fits their needs they will use it against a driver when a safety issue is brought to their attention.

I've been with United Pipe and steel Corp  since 2008  and have every intention of retiring from this company.  
United Pipe and Steel is a great place to work that cares about its employees and offers opportunity for advancement.  Competitive salaries,  good benefits , a positive upbeat culture where teamwork and performance are valued and appreciated. Great training and opportunities for advancement are available and encouraged.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Forklift operator 14 salaries reported	$20.75 per hour
Truck driver 13 salaries reported	$28.38 per hour
Warehouse associate 4 salaries reported	$20.63 per hour
Distribution center manager 4 salaries reported	$86,250 per year
Local driver 4 salaries reported	$27.88 per hour

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