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sourcing specialist

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Volkert Inc.

Is your dream company the one that is very cheap, communicates very poorly, is frozen in the past 30 years, disorganized, with little growth? Then go join Volkert!! The management from top to bottom is stuck with mind set suitable for 30 years ago. Volkert is very old school and cheap. They think it's a good idea to save $10 even if it makes employees unhappy and feel unappreciated. Top management pressures junior managers and they in turn pressure employees to finish project tasks earlier than it's feasible and reasonable. That creates stress and a feel of being overwhelmed by most people. Then in turn it translates into low-quality work and projects. I've seen projects being submitted with an embarrassing quality; full of mistakes and incorrect designs. 

Their filing system is very disorganized. Did I mention Volkert is cheap?! Don't get me started on IT department. A complete hot mess! You would always have IT issues non-stop. Their IT department does practices that no IT in any company would do. An average user is more knowledgeable about computers than IT staff. That's not just 1 or 2 individuals; most of them are clueless. 

Volkert advertise their positions as hybrid but that means 1 day at home! If you want more than that, good luck if you don't have it in writing. Even when they agree with WFH, they try their hardest to deny it and drag you to office (an example of draconian mind set).  The positive point about this company is the general office culture where co-workers are respectful and fun and no toxicity is there. Compensation and benefits are fair but not above average. They emphasize a lot on their ESOP but keep in mind you don't get anything in 1st year then it gets vested in 20% increments which means it takes 6 years to be 100% vested. For a 100 year old company, 1,200 employees is very low meaning they can't grow. I've seen many people left or got fired. Overall join Volkert only if it's your stepping stone.

This company has the potential to be one of the best places to work. However, the direction middle management is taking is leading to low morale and dissatisfaction in the workplace.
It is very political and your future is not based on your work ethic, rather your popularity. 
Promises made are never kept. Lack of organization, lack of communication are problematic.
You will be told, your opinion matters. Not true. Your opinion matters if you are a doormat and agree with every decision made; even if it affects you personally and negatively and it is undeserved.
You will be told QA is designed to teach you.. WRONG, it is a scorecard to be used against you. 
You will be asked to be flexible in working in different areas with the premise of cross training will make you  more marketable. Not True. This is a way to keep you moving from area to area with no chance to become truly proficient in any one area. This is also used against you when talking about compensation or future career goals.
You will be told, the company promotes for merit. Not true. You only have to be there for a month top to see how that works out.  
Middle management will not support their staff. I have witnessed several employees as targets for reasons that have nothing to do with job performance. Once a person is on someone's list for whatever reason (or no reason at all) it is almost impossible to bounce back. 
It is very difficult to meet expectations when there are no clear job roles, job descriptions and no management organization. 
If you are a person who just wants a job and can be extremely flexible, this might work for you. However, if you need employment to make a livable wage, look elsewhere.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Being accepted into a field with ZERO experience and being capable of obtaining 14 VDOT certifications within first two months of employment. Very kind folks that I worked for and was willing to teach me the ropes.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not having any experience and being placed on job sites with no one n site to help me through questions and concerns. Having to call someone every time I ran into a question or concerns. Also not having any plan reading experience was the most stressful part. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was construction outdoors so it is what it is- and must be willing to work in outdoor elements. In the office when in office doing work was very uplifting folks that were beyond willing to help me learn more about the role and my job duties.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Rate of pay is adequate for work performed

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Poor instruction, Favoritism of other employees, inconsistent policies, required to work 14 hrs without an opportunity to leave for food breaks while others do.
Retaliation when asking for basic accommodations .

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Hostile, Company does not adherer to published policies regarding EEO or reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans. 
Supervisors and HR rep has no knowledge of who to contact regarding EEO or Veterans issues.  Or how an employee could file a complaint.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
14-hour shifts, depending on position may be required to work the whole shift without being relieved.

What is the best part of working at the company?
nothing,  get a written contract! worked for 10 months. Was laid off supposedly due to lack of work. I feel they were feeling in obligation of contract while I worked there. Had no intention of keeping me on the job for any length of time other than to fulfill current obligations per contract,

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
too many chiefs, and not enough Braves

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
there was none, if you didn’t fit into the clique then so be it.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
work out of town for months at a time, with scant support.

Unorganized workflow, toxic work environment, and career stagnation after a couple years. A lot of opportunities for interns and those fresh out of college. You can really learn the basics of the industry. However, opportunities end after a few years of working full time. Not enough resources and too little incentive to stay. Employees stretched thin with “wearing many hats”. Never got a bonus or a notable pay increase. Narrow opportunities for career advancement. There is a lack of training on all levels. Poor work life balance and a high expectation to give spare time to the company. 

Whatever promises made at hire, get it in WRITING. Make sure the requirements, your job role and responsibilities are clearly written and understood by you and the hiring manager. 
If you like a challenging, non communicative environment where middle management is in constant competition and you are treated as the pawn for their success, this probably will be a good fit for you. 
I've witnessed horrible job practices aimed at high level engineers to the lowly support staff so your experience, background nor education will not be a deterrent. Volkert is an equal opportunity for mental abuse. 
Worst job I ever endured. It was also the shortest job I ever endured.

Not sure how much has changed and what colleagues still work there, as most have now retired. 
There were one or two employees who were lazy, several colleagues I am still in touch with to this day.

I worked as survey staff for nearly two years. The job is very labor intensive. You will need to be prepared to work outside and deal with the elements. Your job locations range from the middle of swamp lands to major highways. Always be aware of your surroundings and watching out for danger.
  
You are offered health benefits and full time work immediately.  

If you are survey staff  you will be locked into your position; with no raises or opportunity for advancement. All the older members of the crews have been working in the industry for 20+ years.

This is a clique culture.  If you are not in the clique, you were not going to make it. Saw people using company resources for personal use.  Saw employees taking sometimes 2 hour lunches or out on their own business for hours on end.
Not an environment I was used to or wanted to be part of.  The billing is done on Excel worksheets and only the actual numbers are reported in an ERP.  Very little guidance on the job.  You know a job is bad when the HR person was complaining and wanted to leave.

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Inspector 9 salaries reported	$92,500 per year

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