NightShift Overburdened, Safety Concerns Dismissed, Layoff After WARN Period - Dock Associate Penske Logistics Employee Review

-The operation relies heavily on temporary labor, which limits stability from the start. -Conversion to full-time did not protect against near-term layoffs; WARN notices were issued and positions were eliminated within months. -Night shift (5:00 PM–1:30 AM or later) routinely extended beyond scheduled hours and carried heavier expectations with less support. -Workloads were disproportionately assigned to night shift, while day shift consistently carried lighter workloads despite comparable pay, creating a clear imbalance in effort versus compensation. -The warehouse had no air conditioning during summer, with temperatures regularly reaching 90–100°F while performing physically demanding work. -Communication was consistently poor, leaving both employees and supervisors without clear or timely information regarding staffing decisions, schedules, or operational changes. -Temps performed the same work as full-time employees but received no holiday pay. -Policies and standards were enforced inconsistently, with stricter enforcement on night shift while similar issues on day shift were tolerated. -I personally reported a workplace safety concern regarding being threatened physically by one of the day shift associates, but it was dismissed without investigation or follow-up by the local HR. -There was a persistent hostile work environment driven by unprofessional management behavior. Multiple concerns were escalated, including to area HR, yet no corrective action was taken, leaving employees without protection or recourse. -During the WARN period, I advanced through an internal transfer process (HR interview and meet-and-greet) at another Penske location, only to have the opportunity withdrawn on October 29, just days before the October 31 layoff.