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WSI has a complete lack of knowledge on how to manage time/projects with the number of their employees. Countless times you will be put under fire because of the numerous "hot jobs" that need to be done but there is simply just not enough people to complete all of these jobs on time and done well. More often than not quantity will be put over quality and employees will be worked to the bone and it's still not enough.

There is absolutely a hierarchy in favoritism at WSI. On any given shift there are only 2-4 trusted employees. These employees will be put on the same jobs and machines because the managers never want to bother training the other employees to do the job that they are hired to do.

The machines they run are old and outdated, not properly maintained and break down often.

Employees are overworked, under paid, and unappreciated. If there is an issue with one employee on a shift it will be treated as the whole shift is the problem and not the individual. If you get trained on ant machine make sure it's understood that you want to be paid accordingly to how much you can do there, if you don't they will never pay you what you're worth, and even then you may not get paid what you deserve. Often you will hear management refer to some employees or a whole shift as "idiots" and it does absolutely nothing for employee moral.

Bottom line: they don't care about you as a person, you are only a dollar sign and don't expect to be treated as anything else.

Although I was a working supervisor i had a pretty good crew and our crew produced good work. Often the next day we were asked why did this project take to long or how come you didn't complete the project. a full description and explanation was presented and management blows me off like it was nothing. Now keep in mind my experience in printing is 18 years plus and management at best may have a person who has 10 years. Also, my staff were personnel less than adequate to perform the job because they were persons of relatives, lack printing knowledge and favoritism. Nevertheless, I am a leader and can work with anyone but whatever I did or make happen management was not impressed. I asked for a position above but similar to my current position but was denied. I asked for more personnel with knowledge of printing or just a good attitude and again I was denied. Therefore, i resigned from my position and since I left the same people were still in their position 2 years after i quit. Simply said this company only works with whom they want to work with and pay whomever they want what they want. So if you decide to work here, get all the money you can when hired because nothing is coming after you get hired. Also, expect super favoritism, so be careful whom you talk to or talk about.

WSI is truly a standout organization to be a part of. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and focused on growth—for both clients and employees. There’s a strong sense of purpose in the work we do, and the leadership team encourages new ideas, transparency, and initiative. What really sets WSI apart is the genuine commitment to helping people succeed. Whether it's finding the right job for a candidate or delivering quality staffing solutions for our clients, we go the extra mile. The team dynamic is uplifting, and even during challenging times, there’s always someone willing to step in and support. I’ve personally grown a lot in my role and have had the opportunity to be part of some exciting projects and partnerships. It’s rewarding to work for a company that values integrity, relationships, and community impact. If you're looking for a place where your work matters—WSI is it.

WSI is a temporally service that gives 21st Century employees. My typical day at work is helping parents with their children for academics.During the school, I am a greeter, I make sure that the kids are present , so parents can pick up their child, make sure their right pick up person, make sure their phone numbers are correct, recruit students into 21st Century for academics, especially for kids who are in sports. Make sure the parents get news letters, dinner menus, so the parents will know what the program are serving to their  
children. What I learned is recruiting, learning behaviors of the children and parents. My co-workers are team players. The hardest part of the job is leaving for the summer. The most enjoyable part of the job is getting know the parents, the students and my co-workers. I

I have more than 10 years of machine operating, quality assurance (including certifications), and leadership training.

I was told by WSI that I would be placed a machine operator and would be advanced to quality when an opening came up.

When I arrived at Roskam I was told I would I would be a packer, because WSI told them I had no experience.

I ended up discussing this with the plant manager and upon reviewing my resume HE moved me onto a machine and apologized for the misunderstanding.

The WSI coordinator was angry over this and accused me of fabricating my resume!

Worked there for 6 months, left for something better. Enjoyed my time at Roskam, but would never work for WSI again.

I have dealt with many temp agencies over the years. And they are pretty typical for the most part. In my interview I was told that they are accustomed to working with factories so I didn't take it personally when they told me twice to dress professionally. The other thing to remember is as a temp you generally will not make as much as you would as would as an FTE. The key to getting your first assignment is being open to opportunities despite your background. Humble confidence goes a long way. If they seem uninterested in finding you a position then they probably feel that you will not represent them well.

poor recruiting, lack of communication, still haven't received my W-2's, the job was good, transportation ultimately was a deciding fact for my employment, although I did request an assignment closer to me to try and avoid this problem. I felt like my back was against the wall. Now I hear besides missing 3 days due to weather and a flat tire that I had an attendance problem in which I never heard about, was never disciplined over, never written up and never had a verbal warning. Strongly disappointed about the way this was handled. Last I knew I was on the "active" employment list, but not working. I go to job fairs here in town and guess who is there,WSI.

I began working for an automotive components group as an inventory assistant.  As my talent was recognized I was moved to a higher level position as an order entry clerk, performing data entry functions for worldwide orders. The most difficult part of the position was the inconsistency in the work involved in this newly created position.  I had some great co-workers.  I enjoyed the type of work I was doing.  Unfortunately due to restructuring of the department the job did not turn into a permanent position.

WSI is very terrible place to work when it comes to the pay including cursing on the job site unprofessional.  Because of the equipment and the safety concerns, I couldn't wear a Walkman. Perhaps if you can listen to an iPod, it would make it more bearable. 

 It paid better than waitressing at the time, so the pay off was that I didn't have to deal with rude customers. It was definitely less stressful than some jobs I had, but boredom can begin to produce its own unique stress. 

 Adding later: 
 I don't think it was the worst job. I've had waitressing jobs that were worse, plus cleaning houses was pretty back-breaking. I'm also assuming you mean legal jobs.

I worked at Welchs through this temp company.  The first week they tried to not pay me for working the weekend.  The receptionists constantly lie and make up excuses for why they don't pay you. After that, every week I worked they payed me for less hours than I worked.  They would blame the company and deny any wrongdoing on their part. They don't send weekly pay stubs and if you don't call ahead of time it's a guarantee your check will be short. They promise to make up for it daily and it never happens. They are paid double time if you work Sunday but they pay you like every other day.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Machine operator 12 salaries reported	$16.86 per hour
Laborer 18 salaries reported	$16.99 per hour
Assembler 12 salaries reported	$17.34 per hour
Warehouse associate 5 salaries reported	$16.50 per hour
Production associate 4 salaries reported	$18.76 per hour

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