Good but no life - Forklift Operator DHL Employee Review

4.0
Aug 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good money, nice environment, pretty relaxing, a lot of schedules, nice HR, sometimes you can communicate with him

Cons

They think you don’t have an outside life, they give a lot of mandatory overtime, plus you’re shift is about 10 hrs or 12hrs and your overtime is 10 hrs

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DHL Response
4y
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review here on Glassdoor - we sincerely appreciate it. It is nice to see that your overall outlook on the company is positive and that you would recommend us as an employer. We are working hard to be an Employer of Choice and a Great Place to Work and reviews like your fuel our motivation to continue down this path. We are sorry to hear that your experience of the work-life balance was largely negative. Here at DHL we are fully aware how instrumental a good work-life balance is for employee satisfaction and we are continuously finding ways to improve upon that. Of course, there will always be moments where we will need "all hands on deck" to pull through a seasonal peak, but this should be exemptions rather than the norm. Thank you for all your hard work and effort while working for us as a Forklift Operator in Vandalia. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Your Employer Branding Team

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Cons

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Hello, We look forward to your 5-star rating. Thanks a lot for this. We’re glad that you found the job enjoyable, with friendly coworkers and a positive day-to-day experience. At the same time, we’re concerned to read your comment about uncomfortable interactions. Everyone should feel safe and respected at work, and situations like the one you described are not acceptable. We strongly encourage employees to report any inappropriate behavior so it can be addressed. At DHL, creating a safe and respectful working environment is a top priority. We truly appreciate you being open about both the positives and the challenges. Your feedback helps us improve. Wishing you all the best moving forward, Your DHL Team
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Cons

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DHL Response
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Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience at our Orlando site. We’re glad to read that you valued the salary, the 4x10 shift structure, and especially the relationships with your peers. At the same time, we regret the challenges you described related to senior management behavior, HR involvement, and consistency in people practices. A respectful, professional work environment where policies are applied fairly and leaders act with accountability is fundamental to our culture, and it’s clear there are areas where continued improvement is needed. To clarify, participation in company supported charitable or donation initiatives is strictly voluntary. Employees are not expected or required to contribute, and any perception of pressure is not aligned with our policies or expectations. If these initiatives were experienced differently, we would take that feedback seriously and see it as an opportunity to reflect on how our communications and practices are perceived. While we are sorry to learn that the overall culture did not meet your expectations, we appreciate you clearly outlining your concerns. Feedback like this plays an important role in ongoing reflection and improvement. Thank you for the contributions you made during your time with DHL. We wish you all the best moving forward. Best regards, Your DHL Team
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