Third Shift Abuse - Material Handler/Forklift Operator Pella Employee Review

1.0
7 June 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The teamwork we had on our night shift was great.

Cons

Long, grueling hours on third shift, mandatory overtime three Fridays in a row, no extra pay for third shift. When they no longer need mandatory overtime, they lay you off temporarily and have to file unemployment paperwork and are delayed money waiting for that to process. Nearly impossible to move to a better position unless you’re sleeping with someone above you.

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Pella Response
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Hello - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. At Pella, we strive to ensure that every team member has an opportunity to reach their full potential and grow their career. What you describe doesn't reflect our expectations for the team member experience, and we'd like to look into this more for you. Please email us at employerbrand@pella.com Thank you! -AH

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