Fork Lift Driver
(Male, Age 43) from oconto, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Fork Lift Driver |
|---|---|
| Salary | $40,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | oconto, NY |
| Years Experience | 20 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
paper mill that makes toilet tissue and paper toweling
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
unload train cars, provide lunch break time for other workers and area clean up
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
insurance holiday pay 4 weeks vacation-
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
yes i like it
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
in a mill, very hot
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 3
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 5
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | sleeping after night shift |
| 8am to 9am | sleeping |
| 9am to 10am | sleeping |
| 10am to 11am | sleeping |
| 11am to 12pm | woke up and bathed |
| 12pm to 1pm | prepared lunch and ate lunch |
| 1pm to 2pm | made lunch to take to work |
| 2pm to 3pm | departed for work |
| 3pm to 4pm | worked evening shift as fork truck driver |
| 4pm to 5pm | unloaded 1/3 of railcar with bales of kraft |
| 5pm to 6pm | unloaded 1/3 of rail car |
| 6pm to 7pm | gave relief breaks to 4 other people for lunch |
| 7pm to 8pm | relief breaks |
| 8pm to 9pm | unload last 1/3 of box car |
| 9pm to 10pm | area clean up |
| 10pm to 11pm | area clean up |
| 11pm to 12am | departed for home and bed |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
in plant interview
What was the application process?
in person application
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
na
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes 2 days training
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
yes fork lift and safety training
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
no help
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
na
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
get tech schooling
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
electrical or instrument
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
na
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
na
What are your current career goals?
retirement
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
na
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | na | na | na | na |
| Prior Job 2 | na | na | na | na |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:na
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
na | na | na |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
na | na | na |
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