forklift operator

entreposeur

driver

truck driver

réceptionnaire

Veritiv

Unless you're up for being 110% pressured to learn 10+ astoundingly old software in a matter of weeks, abysmal training, and dealing managers that are more focused on bullying their staff than... well actually managing it, you're in for a very frustrating experience.

This is my absolute truth from my own experience. They'll tell you upon hire is that they care and one of their priorities is your improvement. However, this is far from the case as many of us started in a small class that was reduced to none within days despite our growth. No reasons given.

The work content is massive and the training was god-awful. As mentioned, you're expected to learn and communicate between 10+ applications/software (some of which are drastically old or flat out useless) and a years worth of hands-on experience within weeks, if not you're pretty much out of door. They also find it funny to talk loud, play ringtones, and bang on things during your exams to see if you can handle the pressure... none found this funny, but rather embarrassing for what's deemed to be a professional organization.
Since Unisource's change to Veritiv, I've come to find out that many longtime employees have since left and the numbers are still dwindling. There is a huge disconnect between the workers and the managers as they refuse to listen to their employees, small problems are always made into big problems, and they're now building a reputation for bringing on new hires and pushing those out the door they don't like just on a personal level alone.

My overall experience here was disturbing and nonsensical. The turnover rate is high because it's being run like a daycare center rather than a solid work environment. If you're seeking job security, respect, integrity, and/or simple work/life balance, I'd steer very clear from Veritiv. Mind you, this review is only scratching the surface. You've been warned!

A typical day is tasking the same requests daily; taking direction from a Program Manager. You may get stuck with a PM who isnt knowledgeable or is ESL which makes it tough to work with as they're not sure what they're doing more than half the time. 
Boring, repetative work that is very frustrating due to the possesses implemented, and the lack of standard operating procedures. You will get different answers from different people that are quite often incorrect. Not proactive, very reactive. 

ESL is a problem with some, they know their job tasks because they've been there forever, but have no training skill sets. 

Management in this area, I can confirm lacks EQ, and IQ, and is not open to improvement suggestions at all. They're threatened by anyone coming in who might have a brain, and can see within the first week that change is badly needed. They think they know it all, but they really have no clue.

Other departments do not collaborate, they pass the buck. Dump and run. They say, I don't know, that's not my job, this is the way we've always done things. Check out some of their LinkedIn profiles, and you'll fully understand the mess you were hired into.

Compensation is lacking but then again, it's not rocket science or challenging work by any means. If you're looking for a challenge with growth, this is not going to be your dream job. If you just want a no mind required job, then it might be for you. Culture is questionable.

Good luck. The other reviews read pretty accurate.

* There is a high front end learning curve on older software.  The size of the company & need for custom software means a huge expense for the company and much testing before implementation.  Many people struggle with the multiple older pieces of software needed to do your days work.
* High stress workload with multiple ongoing problems from clients, sales, inventory and supplier issues.   Management works to mitigate the stress with various appreciation activities, lunches, snacks etc.  Management team also focuses on ensuring you take your breaks/lunches and minimize overtime to avoid burnout.  No working on weekends or after hours.
* Company in recent years has decided on a culture change to be more supportive, inclusive and focused on staff growth.  The position is also performance & customer service based at the same time.  High performing people that are not a good fit or people That are a good fit but under perform do not last.
* Company hires on contract to start and moving to full time permanent is based on the $ value remaining on contract plus fit to the culture & performance.  People can get moved to full time ahead of others and this can be seen as favoritism.
* If you can manage a high stress work load, always look to improve your work & not coast you will find a supportive management team and supportive teammates. 

Winnipeg location is badly  managed .forklifts not maintained properly,incoming stock that sits for weeks and weeks on the floor.you will never get a day shift their .evenings only available .the 18 an hour start rate is no big deal.when you see all your deductions after a 2 week check you loose a  little more than 30% of it .also its union in their so that's another deduction on your check..this corporation used to be called Unisource.its all picking and loading mostly paper products like stuff for staples which is their big account.18 an hour aint bad for a warehouse job but they will look for a reason to get rid of you before your 3  months  probation is up.overall don't waste your time with this poor managed corporation.every 3 or 6 months their always advertising for a new warehouse person.   that should be a red flag right their for anyone thinking about working for them.

I worked all 3 shifts at this place. The co-workers are very helpful.
Day shift get the advantage, mostly senior employees. great bunch of guys. Day shift manager talks nicely(play double game). forgets most of the time.
Afternoon shift : good guys, do their work , very helpful. Afternoon supervisor is the best guy. does not talk much. always working and busy.
Night shift:always busy. basically this is the cleanup shift. whatever was left behind by the other 2 shifts, dumped on to this shift(put away, off loading, picking, warehouse sweeping,garbage cleaning, .....). great co-workers always willing to help each other. Supervisor is very experienced. straight forward, indirectly force employees to work extra time. Hard to take time off. Favour some employees

Management doesn't care about the people on night shift, out of all 3 shift this is the hard working shift.

There was such a bad taste left in my mouth after exploring the environment at this company, I wanted to rip taste buds out of my mouth upon leaving the building. The contract had to be shortened as I couldn't cope with the sickening disorganization and blatant disrespect on the live floor.

The management is almost the worst we have ever seen with the discrimination, rude attitude, passive aggressiveness. 

HR thinks they know what they are doing but they are trying too hard to keep a fake image. I call it the The Masterpiece of Failure and they wear it proudly.

A clean sweep adjudication process is severely needed of this branch as the turnover rates are astounding. Try not to get nauseated while reading the other reviews about this company on this site.

OK coworkers. 

Overworked and under-payed though. 

Upper management appeared to be completely out of touch while lower management operated under their mercy.

When being trained by a vendor ("vendoramas") lunch is provided free of charge but then you are expeceted to forfeit your lunch break (which i never believed to be legal), Their reason being that your lunch break was used for you to be trained. Which isn't right.

Women out number the men like 4-1. Soooo ... Yeah.

Performance is measured by useless metrics such as "sales force" cases

Employee complaints and suggestions are not listened too

DEAD END JOB!

Management are all best friends. They all look out for number one and there are far too many people calling the shots.


Training is poor, they expect you to instantly know an industry that could take years to learn. Unless you're experienced, they'll push you out eventually. 

They don't care about their customer service team, so long as the phones are answered. If any issues arise in customer service, management will always side with the customer. 

For such a big, wealthy company, their systems and the condition of the facilities (Calgary) are laughable. 

Pay is good but it's not worth the hassle. Avoid.

Extremely poor management. Under qualified and no idea what actually goes on in their warehouse, because 1-they make brief appearances and stand around. 2- rely on computer numbers and people snitching on each other to make gauge warehouse activities  3- flat out say THEY can't do their job but you have to do yours 4- use the word team but have their own private team and agendas 5- say they don't have to supervise because you are all adults but they treat you like a child and take away any freedoms and condem independent  thinking.  STAY AWAY from Edmonton branch

Night Shift: The worst place & Shift to work for. Bad culture at night shift. New night shift supervisor, trying hard to prove himself (no experience), pushing employees hard to get the numbers. Three team leaders. Only one working all the time. The harder you work the more work you get. Old Raymond reach and walkies. They never fix the problem machines. Very, very dusty place. get ready to swallow and breathe dust. Management is the worst part - hire and fire policy.
Need new upper management

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Forklift operator 2 salaries reported	$20.63 per hour
Entreposeur 2 salaries reported	$18.25 per hour
Driver 2 salaries reported	$24.75 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$24.50 per hour
Réceptionnaire 1 salary reported	$18.75 per hour

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