• Starting pay is $11.00/hour (minimum wage in MA). Competitors advertise higher starting wages, but after speaking with several current and former employees, I chose to not pursue employment with them. (I had an offer from one, but declined based on reports of company culture.)
• Injuries. They’re going to happen. (People + companies ship the darnedest things!) But your adherence to safety rules can mean the difference between a minor injury or a major one: choose wisely.
• Not climate controlled. Trucks back into an open loading dock, so the weather outside greatly influences the climate inside. But think of it this way: It’s an excellent conditioning opportunity for you! And hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! <-- This should be your new motto.
• If you’re looking for an intellectually stimulating position, this job isn’t it. However, it does get your foot in the door to advance into roles that will provide that type of opportunity.
• You learn to never ship high-tech items, such as TVs, monitors, and computers. Just don’t do it. No, seriously, people. Don’t. Do. It.