truck driver

order picker

produce associate

mechanic assistant

customer service representative

United Salad Co.

In this day and age, people think regardless, they will have jobs for life. No job, no matter what it is, is going to be the "perfect job".

That said, a lot of people have really high expectations of what they should believe they should expect and really don't know what hard work really is. Yes it's a cooler. Produce needs to be kept cool, so wear a jacket. Gloves should be worn to keep hands warm. You don't need "Cadillac" versions of each. Wear comfortable clothes, get non slip shoes as there can be water on the floor. Just basic running shoes won't cut it. 

The biggest thing is the attitude. You are going to have to absorb a great deal of information which can help you a great deal. Don't go into there thinking you already know everything. 

Yes, it's not for everyone. It is tough work to be sure. but if you know that going in, you will succeed. It is a produce place, meaning that the product is a very time sensitive item. People out of the gate rush and then realize this is going to be a long day keeping at this pace. Knowing you will probably be there 12 -16 hours (but not always) means you have to pace yourself. The best workers it seems are older as they know both what hard work is like and also are able to pace themselves in a manner to be successful. 

Having been in a variety of positions there, you can easily stress out if you allow yourself to go that way. When reading the reviews there are complaints about working long hours, it should be noted that if there weren't call-ins (most of those happen on night shift) they would have enough people for the most part to get things completed in time. People complain all the time about things that simply don't go their way, but rarely compliment on things that go positive. Over the past few years, they have really ramped up moral boosting ideas, from prize incentives to food items as giveaways and anything in between. 

You may see a higher turnover as a result of going in with higher expectations, but there are many who have been there for many years. The longest was there 50 years. I have seen many who have been with the company in a variety of positions and continue to this day. One thing I have seen with this company is I have yet to see a layoff due to slow production. That in itself says something for any company.

This warehouse provides pallets of "fresh" produce to NEW SEASONS, MARKET OF CHOICE, GROCERY OUTLET, and several other 'local-chain grocers' in the Pacific NorthWest. I saw pallets go anywhere from the Northernmost top of California and Southern Oregon, all the way to Bellevue and Bellingham Washington.

Produce often was about to go bad, or large portions of a pallet already had. Pickers (the people who drive around on pallet jacks and build pallets) were instructed to simply select to non-rotten fruit and vegetables (sometimes sending highly questionable product that would be guaranteed to be bad by the time it was delivered) and hide it in the pallet.

The work schedule would depict that employees are scheduled for their 2nd day off per week (Saturday was generally the day that everyone but a handful of individuals would have off), but you would get shamed or harassed by phone/text if you actually tried to take that day off of work.  

Referral bonuses are not paid out properly, IF AT ALL. Plus, the company will threaten to not give it to you.

Male-dominated culture, allowing for produce theft rings to operate out of the back of the warehouse. 

Culture will dramatically have it's image "tightened up" once another employee calls OSHA or BOLI (who only come during typical daytime hours - not at 2-5am when employees are begging to go home or sneak off, or find a place to nap).

Work at United Salad as a Order Puller, worst place I've ever worked.. Management shows favoritism towards certain worker's, the leads are very immature when it comes to handling employee's and situations that occur throughout the workplace, and the workplace is very hostile. 
You work very long hours up to 16 hours a day with split days of, so about the time you get off of work and go home you probably have about 5 hours to rest, which makes it hard to come back into work without being tired because your constantly picking up 60 pound potatoe bags... They expect for you to pick up to 80 cases per hour, however that can be difficult if the orders you've been given have missing product that hasn't been dropped by the forklifts drivers, therefore you may have a order requiring you to pick 50 cases and out of those 50 cases 38 cases may only be available, thus making it difficult to keep up with the quota of picking 80 cases per hour.. Night shift is the worst shift because their constantly understaffed, they pick up to 30,000 cases a night, and with a crew of 15 to 20 people you might be working up to 16 hours, due to people not showing up for work, or horseplaying throughout the night.. Yeah they'll try to lure you in by offering you a part time position, but then you'll have to worry about being harassed by the fulltimers because your going home early while they have to work a full shift... Avoid at all cost definitely the worst place I've ever worked!!!!!

United Salad is a great place to work, family owned business and the culture with all the employees is like a family. Yes, we do work long hours, but the pay is great and the atmosphere is incredible. I see all the negative comments but like I said in my summary this type of work is not for everyone. This is a warehousing/distribution type of workplace and it is face paced and busy. If you are looking for good money, long term Job, and a opportunity to advance in management then this is the place for you. 

I have gone from a selector to a Warehouse supervisor here, and I have seen others move up the same way. We do a lot of competitions for Bonus checks, gift cards, produce boxes and other prizes. Just recently we gave away a 70' TV. We also have Bonus checks you can get every two weeks by simply doing your job right and reaching your production goals with minimal errors. We have had around 20 people every 2 weeks get a extra $375 to $250 (Before Taxes)

The hardest part of this job is the pressure of reaching the production goal (which is the same as all production jobs) but with the right attitude and the drive to be the best this is very easy to accomplish. 

The most enjoyable part of the job is the family culture we have here. Everyone is always willing to help and encourage each other and also hold each other accountable. 


I feel the other reviews are totally unfair. I have been there for nearly 6 mo's and don't have much negative feedback. Yes, long hours, Yes, hard work, but it's a commercial warehousing/distribution job so what do you expect at that type of job? If you want it easy get a desk job. This is a working mans job. My advise is if you like to work and enjoy being self-driven, this isn't a bad place to be. If I had a complaint it would be that we should accumulate both vacation time and PTO but this type of position is production oriented. Really look at these negative reviews where they talk about plenty of places to hide and the ability to talk on your phone or not to get caught talking to much to other employees while on the clock. These people didn't go there to do any work in the first place and when the expectation was put on them they drag USC name in the mud. 18 dollars an hour, PTO, driving jobs, forklift jobs and training available. Raffles, Gift Cards and Bonuses given every week. All in all really not a bad place and I'm currently working there. I would suggest day shift management is better than night shift. 

Everyday when at work their is positive vibes in the warehouse, office, Friendly staff always saying hi asking how your doing with a smile, giving nuckles. Management does a good job on being thee for their employees and are fair. Good work does not go unnoticed Trust me. Like I was told years ago you can work for this company 30 plus years. I am almost 7 years now and you will be treated like family. When a new employee comes through the door and on their first day we welcome them to the team with all crews at the start of the shift. We get them trained on the  pallet jack or forklift. Always able to answer questions on helping with stacking pallets. It's never bad to ask questions we are always here for you. Bottom line is give this place a chance and build the best produce company on the west coast. I am. United salad. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
There's nothing good about this company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
To many ways of failure, with It's shady work ethics. To burn people out mentally and physically with zero organization of warehouse and staff flow. Very high turnover. &     they keep the 1k Sign on bonus tax rebate they offer ex-felons if if they terminate w/in their 10wk probation Period
And they don't have to pay unemployment because it's only two and a half months. An endless  cycle Of a terrible and cheap family own business That does not have employee's best interest.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Oners and Upper management shadyness. Supervisors haven't gotten a rase in 4 years...

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stress of losing your job daily. Despite faulty equipment and lack of organization & other attributes. Behind the counter deals with certain favored employees to make themselves look good.

     I am a electric forklift mechanic for this company and I have been here for about a year now and I have not had bad day yet! I come to work in a good mood and leave just the same! 
   
   All of us mechanics and maintenance workers are all treated really good! The maintenance  shop and mechanic truck and forklift shop managers are all super cool and easy to get along with and treat you like a valuable person and a lot of companies do not do that and your fellow mechanics and maintenance workers are all super cool and helpful people! 

    The pay is good and so are the benefits and the management for shops are all very understanding and flexible with your personal and family life which is also very important! 

   If you are a mechanic or have maintenance skills look into this company you will be treated good and you will have good time and have a good schedule and learn some valuable stuff along the way!!

I was here about 3 years. 
The thing here is you have to ask for absolutely everything, training, a simple raise. Mostly people who are desperate work here, which at the time I was. Lots of people get lost here and just never leave. You can make a living, but for the amount of work there are other avenues to venture. A simple carpenter would make more after just a year without overtime, and yes expect overtime. Basically, I wouldn’t work here unless I had to. 
Also should mention every single perk is trash including healthcare and etc. there is nothing for you but a paycheck and you will have to work for that doing work that isn’t very dignified. 
That being said these guys will hire ANYONE and I learned a lot here. 
And I mean ANYONE! They will hire you!

What is the best part of working at the company?
I have had great managerial direction in this position.
My manager has been a great resource and has helped me grow in my position.
I have gained a lot of confidence through the attentive guidance I have received. 


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Managing deadlines with things like benefits is stressful at times. 
There are some "rush hours" in our office at times with employees needing assistance. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
People hold each other accountable. We all have a sense of direction and I feel like that keeps things on track and keeps things moving. There is a focus on improvement in multiple processes within the office environment and warehouse environment.

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