warehouse associate

truck driver

inside sales representative

store clerk

operations supervisor

Wesco

Would come in for my shift and make sure that I had a clean appearance and was prepared for my shift. I would then check which section or sections I had for my shift. Go over my sections to make sure that they were clean, prepared, and ready for the customers that I would have. When customers were seated in my section, I would get their drink orders and any appetizers that they would order, I would then bring their drink orders and get their food orders. I would then put them in the computer, When their food was up, I would bring it to the table and keep checking back with them to make sure everything was okay, refill drinks, etc. I would then give them the bill, and than take it up and give them their change. I would then clean clean the table and get it set up for another customer. If we were slow I would find things to do in my sections, deep cleaning, refilling condiments, etc. At the end of my shift, I would clean my section or sections and make sure everything was prepared for the next server. What I learned from the job it to be a multitasker, team player, hard worker, and quick to get my customers what they needed or wanted. The management was okay, there were a few shift manager that could be pretty harsh at times. My coworkers were excelled, we all worked as a team, helping out where we could, bringing other servers food out when they were busy and all around helping each other give our customers a satisfactory experience. The hardest part of the job was that it could get very fast paced and you had to be quick to adapt. The most enjoyable part was being satisfied at the end of the night, with what you had done on your shift, how much yo got in tips and hearing from customers that you did an excellent job waiting on them. Also, being able to sit down at the end of the night with your coworkers and chatting about the night and relaxing and enjoying who you worked with at the end of the night.

Worked in their Sales Development Program coming out of college, in Central Florida.

Pros: - Work Life Balance is good. You can leave your work at work, and no stress at home over it (If you are on top of your game that is)
- Compensation is above average from what I have seen amongst other entry level jobs
- This is DETAIL oriented! You will be at a desk all day, and you will be multi tasking most of the time. Very easy to let things fall through the cracks

Cons: - The SDP is supposed to give you a look into every facet of the branch, however I feel that the communication between corporate and the local branch is very poor. I felt that when I did not bring it up to my manager, I would have been doing the same tasks all year (which is basically what happened) . Your development is very low on their priority list if you leave it up to them. No outside sales shadowing, no operations shadowing, the list goes on of the stuff corporate tells you that you will be partaking in that did not happen.
- While Work Life Balance is good, this job is not a "fun" one by any stretch. Not that I expect there to be office happy hours every day, but this job did very little to give incentives to their employees. 
example- Employee appreciation day consisted of them calling us into the break room for 10 minutes. Giving us a small fruit cake, letting us get a slice, and back to our desks. Do not expect to have any fun office parties, or even a fantasy football pot. This office is very much all about the job. (Again a tough thing to complain about but I feel for young people this also means NO NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES)
- Finally, it seemed that this management team was not well versed with handling employees who could not grasp the job right away. Instead of sitting down with you, you get scolded for 10 min, and promptly given 5 new tasks to do, on top of your original problem issue (which is still, a problem, that you have no real guidance on).

This company has the potential to be a great place to work, but unfortunately, its environment is marked by stark contrasts. While certain sections of the organization make commendable efforts to foster inclusivity, support, and a healthy workplace culture, a significant portion of the company is managed in a manner that is both toxic and counterproductive. This negativity has permeated much of the corporate culture, overshadowing the positive aspects.

The work-life balance and benefits offered are strong and deserve recognition. However, these positives are often undermined by the day-to-day reality of working in teams plagued by stress and discontent. Employees frequently face management practices that prioritize self-serving agendas over team cohesion and employee well-being, creating an environment of distrust and hostility. Efforts to address this deeply entrenched toxic culture are admirable but largely ineffective due to the magnitude of the issue.

Like many large corporations, leadership here appears primarily focused on financial performance and personal gain, often at the expense of employee stability and morale. Frequent cuts to teams and staff under the guise of cost-saving measures exacerbate the problem, making it difficult for employees to feel secure or valued.

For those prioritizing their mental health and professional fulfillment, seeking opportunities elsewhere may be the wisest choice. While some may thrive despite these challenges, for most, the environment is unlikely to support long-term success or satisfaction.

Due to a new younger CEO who acquired his position in 2011, WESCO’s espoused values have been changing to encourage employees to continue educating themselves. WESCO has an educational assistance program available to employees which is available after completion of six months of service. This program offers up to $10,000 annually and requires a year of services upon completion of the degree. WESCO also developed its own training program through a website call WESCO University. This site offers online university level course from topics as general as phone and email etiquette, to more specific topics such as warehouse management, LEAN training, and B2B sales courses. Employees are encouraged to take as many classes as they want, and most departments actually require individuals take at least one course per quarter. 

There also has been a noticeable shift on the company’s efforts to promote sustainability. As part of WESCO’s commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, they are working to improve the energy and environmental performance of their building portfolio and integrate sustainable practices into the supply chain. To demonstrate this sustainable focus the HQ office where I work got rid of all styrofoam plates, bowls, cups, etc. and provided each employee at the office with a reusable water bottle. Headquarters also replaced these items with re-washable substitutes in the kitchen. Sustainable thinking is driven from the Top down throughout the organization.

Okay, so basically I work in a warehouse. Now, I don't know how any other branches work, but in a warehouse location, there isn't much room for advancement. I know some people who literally have been a "Warehouse Associate" for the last 15 years because there was no where for them to move up to. I have been with the company for the last 4 years. I started in 2015 and in 2019 I haven't gotten much of a raise. I've talked to some of the new employees and sadly they make more than I do with only a few months of employment. If you're looking for money, this is great as a non-full time job, seeing as how you're expected to go above and beyond for little pay. Aside from bad pay, some of your duties can be described as "easy", meaning if you know how to do your job they normally leave you alone and you can work at your own pace so long as you meet their minimum standards. You start with 1 week of vacation after a few months and 4 days of sick time that you have to make last throughout the whole year. After your second year, you get 2 weeks vacation, after your third year you get three weeks, and after your tenth year you finally get four weeks. You're honestly better off skipping over this job if you think you're worth more than a measly 14.50. The people are nice and sometimes management doesn't know what they're doing but you have to follow their guidelines.

If you work in the warehouse you are told you are expendable. They have 5 main employees in that department(most are managers, leads). There are about 15 positions, so 10 employees are temps who don't stay long, after finding out there is no future unless they become friends with the managers. The office is filled with more of the same with added nuances the worst example of office politics I have ever seen. It's what I remember high school being like. Lots of gossip, the people that move up have secret meeting and plot against people they don't like. a person can have the same job as another person and have to do more work while the favored person, gets to sit in the office with the manager and then goes out for lunch. while the unfavored does their work. There are some great loving awesome people that work there, None are in management. Those people are the best part of the job. It is also hard to see those people treated so horrible,
Everyday I worked there multiple people said they hated the job, it was "normal talk" no exaggeration we talked about this everyday. A feeling of dread overcame me every time I pulled up in my car. Anixter is not a bad company at all, But the Riverside Parkway location I worked at should be steered clear of unless you like coddling your managers fragile ego and being passed over for promotions because you're not the best friend of the district manager. 

Anixter is a decent company to work for if you're a sales person...Most of the time (though I've heard plenty of complaints from the sales people too). If you're not a sales person, you have little chance for advancement regardless of how much Anixter touts how much it cares about its employees. 

Management ranges, as with any large company, but so far I've had managers that were never around and knew next to nothing about the companies processes or didn't have one because they took so long to fill the spot. When they did find someone, he had no industry experience which doesn't make sense. 

I've made it known to multiple people on multiple levels about my desire for advancement and have made it known my willingness to do what is necessary for such a goal. I have been ignored every time with promises to revisit. 

Culturally, Anixter is laid back up until they're not and, I hate to say, it's a bit of a good ol' boys club in here. The nepotism is rampant. There is one sales desk in particular that keeps rotating out. Every time it's filled, the person already knows another coworker's circle of people. They go to the same weddings, the same parties, because they aren't that far removed from one another. I even work with my coworker's nephew. It ends up making little cliques which is annoying all on its own. 

All in all, not a terrible place to work. Not a great place, either. And for me personally, not worth the commute.

overall Wesco is a good place to work. the pay is great and benefits are good. however unless you have a four year degree, dont plan on any advancment to a better position. I was hired to be the warehouse manager, but was never offered the position once it became available. after inquiring about what was discussed before I was hired, I found out that I was passed over because I didnt have a four year degree.I had to teach the new manager how to operate a forklift, being that he had NO warehouse experience what so ever but just graduated college!! I have 10+ years of warehouse managment experience, but that meant nothing to wesco higher-ups. I was stuck in a drivers/warehouse associate position. also be prepared to be shipped off to somewhere, where a natural disaster has occurred (E.G. tornado, hurricane...etc) and assist in restoring power to those areas. no choice, no bonus, no special pay. you just have to go and do what they say. employees are friendly and helpful, and working conditions are clean and pleasant. managment is very strict but will kid around somewhat on their terms. when things get stressful i just think of they pay. they will take you to lunch for free several times in a month and claim it on business expense

In the beginning there was lots of promise to move up in the company. When I asked for more work, they told me there was none. I was able to move into a parallel position after 6 years, with promise to excel, but instead was put back into my old position and STILL had to do my new job. After two years of begging to get out of my old position AGAIN, I finally left because the neglect, overwork, and under pay felt like abuse. They forced people to retire early, had multiple lay offs, and constantly made you feel like you were replaceable. There are good, honest employees who are treated terribly while there are others who are rude, constantly waste company money and time and are still favored. Management is unapproachable- when you tell them about a problem they tell you to basically stop talking and go back to your post. Micro management is a noticeable issue and HR is even worse! They do not follow proper firing policies and make up convoluted stories to get rid of people they target. High turn over rates, disorganization, cut throat environment. People are having major health issues because the stress is so high: strokes, heart attacks, and even death.
I give two stars because it has good benefits and good career experience. But the company needs to be overhauled or brought down because it is spinning out of control.

Very stressful work environment in local branch. Keep in mind this is from an inside sales persons perspective- but the pressure on outside sales is even worse. Overworked co-workers have no patience when it comes to training new employee's. So its pretty much sink or swim. Manager is friendly and helpful but is not empowered to add the additional help needed due to the tight corporate controls, he recognizes the stress but can do little about it. This position is advertised to have a monthly bonus program but be warned it was not clearly spelled out for me and was changed to suit the companies needs and they failed to pay me for the 1st full month bonus even though I met every objective and was indicated a monthly payment on my offer letter. It is one of the smallest bonus programs I have ever seen for an inside sales person who is responsible for so much business- though they were supposedly improving it. Pay here is mediocre, health benefits are very expensive and coverage is horrible for a company with more than 8K employees worldwide. Prescription benefit company is horrible. 1st years vacation is less than 1 week. You do have a 401K and a modest pension plan. If you are just starting in sales this might be a good fit.

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