UFCW International Reviews

The office workers are unionized and sometimes struggle to get the International to respect their concerns/demands.

- The workplace culture can feel heavily influenced by long-standing internal relationships, which may make it challenging for newer employees to navigate departmental dynamics. - Compensation does not appear competitive compared to the responsibilities assigned to the role. - The position requires full-time onsite attendance with no telework or hybrid flexibility. - The six-month probationary period is lengthy and may create uncertainty for new employees. - You're not given much time off during your first 6 months. -Priorities and expectations can shift frequently, making it difficult to establish consistent workflows and long-term processes. - The role requires a high level of flexibility, and employees may be asked to handle tasks outside the written job description, including assisting with general office support requests and access-related issues. - The scope of responsibilities can extend beyond the core shipping/operations functions without clearly defined expectations upfront. - Training and onboarding processes could be more structured. When I joined, much of the role required learning processes through experience and informal knowledge transfer. I created SOP and training materials to help document procedures and improve consistency, but a more established onboarding program would benefit future employees.