No training, then to the wolves you go - Operator ADM Employee Review

1.0
Dec 28, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Only the pay was good. That's it.

Cons

Absolutely minimum training. Then if you make a mistake, even as a trainee, you're on the chopping block. Which is a lot of stress and adds to why they can't keep people and have constant mandatory overtime. Morale is at an all time low. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be harrassed because you're a woman? And then the harrasser still works there after turning it in because "they're a good employee "! Look no further, I have the place for you! Did I mention that if you snap back at your harrasser, YOU get a final warning? They leave your training up to you. Need to learn to drive a forklift? Up to you. If you dont get it done or are unsure, terminaton awaits you. New and unsure where to find items for stocking? People have eyes for a reason! Out you go! There's expectations and then there's just absolute overkill. It's so sad that it's almost comical. They tell you that your job is very important and not to make mistakes but you don't have the training needed to avoid these mistakes. Then you fall into the trap of getting fired for "poor performance " It's certainly hard to perform if you can't get any training for your job! If you say something about it, they'll say that they gave you the bits and pieces and now it's up to you to make your career! I'd say that expecting trainees to do a job perfectly without training is certainly ambitious! Did I say poor work life balance? 6 days a week. Some people hardly ever leave. Most people in that plant are stuck in the old ways of working until they drop dead.

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