Ace Customer Associate - Sales Associate Ace Hardware Employee Review

2.0
Sep 3, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Friendly, community-oriented & local hardware store is a fun place to work. Most co-workers are locals and helpful when you need assistance. The store management is usually available to answer questions & offer guidance. The job requirements are not too difficult to master within the first few weeks. (i.e. cashier, product, stocking, ACE services, ACE customer service methodology, etc.)

Cons

LOW wages even if you have prior experience. No benefits unless you are full-time, but not many. Varied schedule that changes week-to-week. Not very flexible about time-off unless it is WELL in advance notice. (i.e months)

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

Long hours; indefinite out times; no flexibility; poor communication; lack of respect for warehouse worker is built into the culture; toxic environment with petty politics and high school type drama; rules applied based on convenience and like ability and not job performance; office management is out of touch with the warehouse environment and work processes, this means implanted solutions are usually underwhelming and off track; continued feedback is requested and given but those issues are ignored over and over. Responses are band aids at best and flagrant disregard is more likely. No planning for busy season- WHERE IS THE BENCHMARKING?!; understaffed, under resourced, and over managed (with about 3 more layers of middle management than is needed). The environment is dirty, not temp controlled, warehouse staff is expected to housekeep in addition to the actual job. This job is incentive based and NOTHING is valued but faster- until you make a mistake and then you’re reminded about safety and quality.

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